The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING
FLUSHING, NY · Medicare-certified · 227 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING (FLUSHING, NY) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty; reported staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. It has $87,741 in fines over the last 24 months, while its quality measures rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1895 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $87,741recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1895.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.87
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.15
- Nurse aides
- 2.16
- Weekend nursing
- 2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.6%11.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%6.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%6.1%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.4%8.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.3%4.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6%7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.2%20.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
17.9%24.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%85.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $87,741 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $87,741 in total fines.
- $87,741
Federal fine
May 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP · 8 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 215.5 residents on an average day (95% of 227 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.