Sapphire Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce
Flushing, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335133) · 227 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $87,741
Phone: (718) 961-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sapphire Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sapphire Center reports 2.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 32.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $87,741.00 for Sapphire Center, with 0 payment denials on record. This facility does not currently carry a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation in the available data.
About this facility
Sapphire Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce is a for-profit partnership nursing home in Flushing, Queens County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility maintains 227 certified beds with an average of 217 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. The individual CMS ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing is reported at 2.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $87,741.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded.
This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program in the data provided.
Sapphire Center is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months per available data.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 32.3%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $87,741.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not show an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 227 certified beds with an average daily population of 217 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities averaging 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (1 star), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall combined rating (2 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7189613500 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7189613500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335133?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.