Citations Summary
Jun 2022 – May 202652 Total Citations — state avg: 41
Issued in the reporting period
30Standard Health
22Life Safety Code
Severity of Citations
How serious were those 52 citations?
0
Minor potential harm
All corrected ✓
0
No actual harm
None in this period
In plain language
- Across 8 inspections in the current reporting window, 1 found no citations at all; inspectors issued 52 citations in total.
- Of those, 30 were standard health citations (quality of care) and 22 were related to the Life Safety Code (fire protection).
- The state logged 116 complaints about this facility; 10 led to on-site inspections.
- The state has 3 formal enforcement actions (fines or stipulations) on record.
A citation is a rule violation noted by a state inspector. Most are corrected through a plan of correction; the sections below show each citation, its severity, and how the facility compares with the statewide average.
Provider Information
Type
Nursing Home
Operating Certificate
3702315N
County
Oswego
Phone
(315) 342-4790
Operated By
Morning Star Care Center, Inc (For Profit)
DOH Regional Office
Central New York
Occupancy Rate
87%
Staff Flu Vaccination
100%
Inspection Details
Surveys with Citations Only▼
Standard Health Citations
Request/refuse/dscntnue Trmnt;formlte Adv Dir
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
Treatment/svcs To Prevent/heal Pressure Ulcer
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
ADL Care Provided For Dependent Residents
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Bedrails
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Criminal History Record Check Process
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Dialysis
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Food Procurement,store/prepare/serve-sanitary
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Frequency Of Meals/snacks At Bedtime
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Infection Control
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
License/comply W/ Fed/state/locl Law/prof Std
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Nutritive Value/appear, Palatable/prefer Temp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Allergies, Preferences, Substitutes
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Rights/exercise Of Rights
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Respiratory/tracheostomy Care And Suctioning
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Building Construction Type And Height
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Doors With Self-closing Devices
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Power Cords And Extens
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Systems - Essential Electric Syste
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Ep Training Program
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Fire Alarm System - Testing And Maintenance
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Gas Equipment - Cylinder And Container Storag
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hvac
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Illumination Of Means Of Egress
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Means Of Egress - General
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Smoking Regulations
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Maintenance And Testing
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Stairways And Smokeproof Enclosures
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Subsistence Needs For Staff And Patients
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Utilities - Gas And Electric
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
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Standard Health Citations
Treatment/svcs To Prevent/heal Pressure Ulcer
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Free Of Accident Hazards/supervision/devices
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (cpr)
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
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Standard Health Citations
ADL Care Provided For Dependent Residents
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Develop/implement Comprehensive Care Plan
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Dialysis
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Frequency Of Meals/snacks At Bedtime
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Increase/prevent Decrease In Rom/mobility
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Maintains Effective Pest Control Program
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Nutritive Value/appear, Palatable/prefer Temp
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Quality Of Care
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Resident Rights/exercise Of Rights
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Safe/clean/comfortable/homelike Environment
Standard Health Citation — quality of care
Life Safety Code Citations
Cooking Facilities
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Discharge From Exits
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Electrical Equipment - Testing And Maintenanc
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Sprinkler System - Installation
Life Safety Code Citation — NFPA requirements
Severity Scale Reference
Level 0 — No Harm Potential
Level 2 — Minor Potential Harm
Level 3 — Actual Harm
Level 4 — Immediate Jeopardy
Complaints
Jun 2022 – May 2026Above state average. This facility received 108.9 complaints per 100 beds vs. a statewide rate of 57.4. 13 citations resulted from those complaints (12.2 per 100 beds vs. 5.3 statewide).
Total Complaints
116
55,669 statewide
Per 100 Occupied Beds
108.9
57.4 state avg
On-Site Inspections
10
7,566 statewide
Citations Issued
13
12.2 per 100 beds · avg 5.3
Facility-Reported Incidents
80%
55% statewide
| Citations by Category | This Facility |
|---|---|
| Administration | 1 |
| Dietary Services | 2 |
| Other Services | 2 |
| Physical Environment | 1 |
| Quality of Care | 6 |
| Resident Rights | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Enforcement & Fines
Jun 2016 – May 20263 enforcement actions totaling $30,000 in fines over the reporting period. Resolved via Stipulation & Order agreements with the NY Department of Health where applicable.
August 14, 2025
$10,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-25-094 · Signed December 17, 2025
Reason: Quality of Care
Reason: Quality of Care
March 3, 2024
$10,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-24-047 · Signed August 8, 2024
Reason: Resident Rights
Reason: Resident Rights
September 22, 2017
$10,000
Stipulation & Order #NH-18-016 · Signed March 14, 2018
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies
Reason: Multiple Deficiencies