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Morningstar Residential Care Center

Nursing home / skilled nursing in Oswego, New York

Checked November 4, 2026

Provider details
Address17 SUNRISE TERRACE
CityOswego
StateNew York
ZIP code13126
CountyOswego
Phone315-342-4790
CMS certification number (CCN)335489
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds120
CertificationMedicare and Medicaid
First approved for Medicare/MedicaidJanuary 1, 1976
Located in a hospitalN
Continuing care retirement communityN
Care typesskilled nursing, rehab services
Services offeredskilled nursing care, rehabilitation services

Morningstar Residential Care Center is in 17 SUNRISE TERRACE, Oswego, NY 13126. Phone: 315-342-4790. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1, staffing 1, quality measures 3). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 92.250; 2 federal fines totaling $122464.00; total nursing staff turnover 56.9%.

Quality measures

Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01

Star ratings and staffing hours
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Long-stay quality rating4 of 5
Short-stay quality rating2 of 5
RN staffing hours per resident per day0.38
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.18

Inspection results

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score56
Total Weighted Health Survey Score92.250
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score201
Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score56
Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score201
Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date2025-05-02
Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies11
Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies16
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies11
Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies4
Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies6

Staffing

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Nursing Case-Mix Index1.41304
Registered Nurse turnover37.5
Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio1.00197
Total nursing staff turnover56.9
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day0.84614
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.22270
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home1
Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day1.95715
Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend0.25198
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.62312

Penalties

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Number of Fines2
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties2
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars122464.00

Ownership

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Legal Business NameMORNINGSTAR CARE CENTER
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN

Occupancy and payer mix

Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01
Abuse IconN
High Performing IconN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Average Number of Residents per Day106.7
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years AgoN

Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care

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Common questions about Morningstar Residential Care Center

Where is Morningstar Residential Care Center located?

Morningstar Residential Care Center is at 17 SUNRISE TERRACE, Oswego, New York 13126.

What care and services does Morningstar Residential Care Center offer?

Morningstar Residential Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.

Is Morningstar Residential Care Center Medicare-certified?

Yes. Morningstar Residential Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

What is Morningstar Residential Care Center's quality rating?

CMS gives Morningstar Residential Care Center an overall star rating of 1 out of 5.

How do I contact Morningstar Residential Care Center?

Call Morningstar Residential Care Center at 315-342-4790.

How much does a nursing home cost?

The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.

What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?

A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.

Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?

Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.

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