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Facility profile · CCN 535050

Morning Star Care Center

16 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $5,168.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
16
Total citations
10
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$5,168
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

16 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Apr 10, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Nov 5, 2024F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint
Nov 5, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Jan 25, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Jan 25, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard
Jan 25, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Jan 25, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jan 25, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jan 25, 2024F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
Jan 25, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Jan 12, 2023F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.EStandard
Jan 12, 2023F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jan 12, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Jan 12, 2023F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionDStandard
Jan 12, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Jan 12, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $5,168 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Nov 5, 2024Fine$5,168
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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