Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill
Newburgh, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335464) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (845) 564-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.2%.
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a CMS Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Newburgh, Orange County, New York, first approved for certification in February 1976. The facility is licensed for 190 certified beds and has an average daily census of 184.0 residents, reflecting near-full occupancy. Ownership is structured as a for-profit partnership, and the facility is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing totals 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero dollars in total fines and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in CMS data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities identified as having a history of persistent quality problems and subject to increased regulatory oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. Families should note that while quality measures and the overall rating are relatively strong, the staffing rating of 2 stars is below average and may warrant further review. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; prospective families should verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sapphire Nursing At Meadow Hill has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a nursing turnover rate of 25.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 190 beds with an average daily census of 184.0 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 with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8455641700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8455641700 to schedule a visit.
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/335464?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.