SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING — Nursing Home in FLUSHING, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 227 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 220.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335133 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.17 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.86 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 6, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 6, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — June 30, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. (Level D)Corrected — June 30, 2025
Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing is a 227-bed nursing home in Flushing, New York. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The recent survey flagged only a small number of non-severe deficiencies, which suggests problems found were not judged to be immediately dangerous. It would be reasonable to ask how the facility manages with staffing that’s below the local average — for example how they ensure consistent nurse coverage and continuity of care for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING's CMS star rating?
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING?
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING reports 3.17411 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING have?
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING has 227 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WATERVIEW NURSING CARE CENTER — 1/5 — 0.0 mi
- THE PAVILION AT QUEENS FOR REHABILITATION & NRSING — 3/5 — 0.0 mi
- UNION PLAZA CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.0 mi
- WOODCREST REHAB & RESIDENTIAL H C CENTER, L L C — 3/5 — 0.0 mi
- CLIFFSIDE REHAB & RESIDENTIAL HEALTH CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.0 mi
- CYPRESS GARDEN CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB — 5/5 — 0.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.