Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce
35-15 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354 · (718) 961-3500
For profit - Partnership · 227 certified beds
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 2 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $87,741 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 6, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.May 6, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 6, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.May 6, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 30, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 9, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 9, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 21, 2023 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.November 21, 2023 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $87,741May 9, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.27 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.11 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.53 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 227 |
| Average residents per day | 217 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.