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Morris Park Nursing Home in Bronx, NY

Morris Park Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Bronx, NY.

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Morris Park Nursing Home in Bronx, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern hospital room featuring two twin beds with bedside tables and stylish wall lighting.

  • Decor

    A vibrant outdoor seating area decorated with colorful balloons, ready for a community gathering.

  • Trees

    Two individuals enjoying a sunny day in the park.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit hospital room featuring two patient beds and a chair, designed for comfort and care.

  • Entrance

    Entrance to a health facility with a rehabilitation focus, featuring a prominent banner.

  • Lobby

    A modern lobby featuring a stylish seating area and an aquarium, illuminated with ambient lighting.

  • Waiting Area

    A view of a hospital rehabilitation area with patients receiving care.

  • Apartment Building

    A rainy day view of a residential apartment building with parked cars along the street.

1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY 10469

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 117 reviews
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Overall Review of Morris Park Nursing Home

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Food quality is mixed

Dining reviews range from good, fresh meals to complaints about the food.

Some residents describe meals as enjoyable, including good-tasting food and salads that were fresh and correct. Others report problems like meals they couldn’t eat, spicy food when it wasn’t wanted, or meals they called disgusting. A resident also credited the kitchen team with handling dietary restrictions like IBS and other needs, which aligns with the community offering special-diet dining support and diabetes-related diets.

  • A vibrant outdoor seating area decorated with colorful balloons, ready for a community gathering.
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Communication and medication delays

Several residents and families report difficulty getting timely help and medication.

Multiple reviews describe long waits for staff to respond, including call buttons going ignored for hours and difficulties reaching someone by phone. Families also mention medication problems, like having to call repeatedly or waiting for medication later than expected. One reviewer also criticized how the facility handled requests and communication when staff were unavailable or refused help, which is a recurring concern in the reports.

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Cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Many reviews describe the building as clean and well maintained.

A number of residents and visitors mention a clean, well-kept facility, along with housekeeping attention like residents being cleaned before bedtime. Several reviews also connect cleanliness with feeling comfortable and cared for day to day. While most comments are positive on upkeep, the negative reviews about neglect and unanswered calls show that experiences weren’t consistent for everyone.

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Staffing feels inconsistent

Some reviewers say staffing shortages affected care and responsiveness.

A few reviews directly mention being short-handed or lacking help when it was needed, including problems getting assistance promptly. Other reports describe residents left waiting for help with basic needs, which they attribute to staffing and workload. Even among generally positive comments, the care concerns in these reviews point to uneven staffing at times.

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Nearby hospitals and transit

The area includes nearby medical facilities and transit options.

Families looking for quick access to care may find several medical and transit options within a few miles. For example, St Barnabas Hospital and Bronx VA Medical Center are listed nearby, and multiple MTA subway stops are also close by. The listing also shows several restaurants, pharmacies, and parks within the same general area.

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Features

Housing

  • 191 resident community capacity 191 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (6 miles away) LaGuardia (6 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (16 miles away) John F Kennedy International (16 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (16 miles away) Westchester Cty (16 miles away)
  • Newark International (20 miles away) Newark International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Bronx, New York offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for convenience and accessibility. With several pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians within close proximity, medical care and prescription needs can be easily met. The area also provides a range of dining options, from fast food chains like McDonald's to more upscale restaurants like The River Palm Terrace. Nearby parks such as Inwood Hill Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, transportation options like the MTA Subway and Metro-North stations make it easy to access other parts of the city. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with essential services readily available.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Parkchester (1.8 miles)
  • MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (2.1 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (2.4 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Inwood/207th St (3.6 miles)
  • Metro North - Mt Vernon East Train Station (3.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Dyckman St (3.9 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 190th St (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Barnabas Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Bronx VA Medical Center (2.9 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (3.4 miles)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (4.8 miles)
  • Milstein Hospital Building (4.9 miles)
  • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (5 miles)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Last Stop Bar & Grill (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (6 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (6.1 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (6.1 miles)
  • The River Palm Terrace (6.2 miles)
  • Taco Bell (7.6 miles)

Parks

  • Inwood Hill Park (3.7 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (4.2 miles)
  • J. Hood Wright Park (4.7 miles)
  • St Nicholas Park (5.6 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (5.7 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (6.1 miles)
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (6.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Riverdale Minyan (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (4.9 miles)
  • Park Medical Group PA (7.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Cafe Zeppieri (5.1 miles)
  • Kuppi Coffee Company (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)

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