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HomePennsylvaniaSapphire Care and Rehab Center

Sapphire Care and Rehab Center

221 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 183015704216200
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
127
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 127 certified beds with an average of 114.7 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Aug 15, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.39 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 53.9% (high)

Sapphire Care and Rehab Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania with 127 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.

Beds
127
Avg Residents/Day
114.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 8, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Monroe
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
99.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (51)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide 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.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement 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.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Oct 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 21 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.39 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.9%
RN Turnover
61.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRANKEL, YOSEF5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Dec 1, 2024
KURLAND, BENJAMIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Dec 1, 2024
EICHENBLATT, YISROELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
FRANKEL, YOSEFOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
KURLAND, BENJAMINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
ODEYEMI, OLUTUNDEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sapphire Care and Rehab Center?▾
Sapphire Care and Rehab Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sapphire Care and Rehab Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sapphire Care and Rehab Center had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 15, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Sapphire Care and Rehab Center?▾
Sapphire Care and Rehab Center provides 3.39 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, 1.03 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.9%.
How many beds does Sapphire Care and Rehab Center have?▾
Sapphire Care and Rehab Center has 127 certified beds with an average of 114.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.