Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing
35 15 Parsons Blvd · Flushing, NY · 11354 · 7189613500
227 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Sapphire Care Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $87,741 |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B May 9, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 30, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $87,741 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335133 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.