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HomeNew YorkSapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing

Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing

35 15 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 113547189613500
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
227
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $87,741

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 227 certified beds with an average of 215.3 residents per day (95% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected May 6, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $87,741 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.23 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 24.7%

• Part of the Sapphire Care Group chain (8 facilities)

Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Flushing, New York with 227 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
227
Avg Residents/Day
215.3
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Queens
Last Inspection
May 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
90.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (28)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: May 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Dec 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Minimal Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 9, 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: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 9, 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: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Nov 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 31, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$87,741
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMay 9, 2024
$87,741

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.23 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.99 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.7%
RN Turnover
36.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HERSH, DEENA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual35%Jan 1, 2015
PLATSCHEK, RICHARD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual65%Jan 1, 2015
ENELLA, JEROMEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing?▾
Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing had any health inspection violations?▾
Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 6, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $87,741 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing?▾
Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing provides 3.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.13 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.7%.
How many beds does Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing have?▾
Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing has 227 certified beds with an average of 215.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Flushing, New York with an average rating of 3.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the Flushing nursing homes page.

Part of Sapphire Care Group

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