Morris Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center sits at 1235 Pelham Parkway North in the Bronx, overlooking a busy but scenic stretch, and has served seniors since 1971 with a strong sense of family tradition and focus on gentle, patient-centered care, and you'll find about 180 residents there most days out of 191 certified beds, so it's nearly always full, which might say something about the trust families have in this place. As a Skilled Nursing Facility, Morris Park offers skilled nursing and a full range of rehabilitation services, and it also has amenities for recreation, dining, and activities that try to make life a bit more comfortable and engaging, and there's even a rehab gym open six days a week for therapy sessions when people need to work their way back on their feet, with seasoned therapists trying their best to help residents safely return home whenever possible.
People living here get regular nursing care every day, with licensed nurses in charge on every shift and a history of staff who stick around for many years, which is rare these days-ninety percent of the employees have been here a long time, according to the records, and the leadership team has a reputation for solid teamwork and professionalism. This Center is a member of the Montefiore Skilled Nursing Collaborative, and it tends to use modern rehab technology and offers program updates about Covid-19 and vaccines, plus non-discrimination measures and information about policies to keep everyone informed.
Now, the place isn't perfect because it does have some issues noted by inspectors-21 deficiencies were found in recent inspection reports, including two infection-related violations, and specific problems like not always having enough nursing staff to meet every resident's needs, not following every professional standard for food service, and having gaps in how drugs and biologicals are labeled or stored properly, but none of these caused actual harm in the most recent checks, though inspectors say there was potential for more than minimal harm if these things weren't fixed. In terms of Medicare ratings, Morris Park holds a 2-star overall CMS rating, with 2 stars each for health inspections and staffing, but it does have a better 4-star rating for quality measures, and some people may find comfort in knowing the facility uses a virtual tour to help families see the rooms and environment from afar before they visit in person.
The facility says it aims to offer comprehensive, compassionate care to all, and carries a legacy of love rooted in the family who founded it, and the staff do try to treat residents like family, wrapping this all up under a strong and steady approach rather than any push to impress. All the important information is also shared online at www.morrisparkrehab.com for anyone looking to learn more about what's offered and how things are managed on Pelham Parkway North.
