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 Rehabilitation & Nursing of Central Queens
Registered name: SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING
FLUSHING, NY · Medicare-certified · 227 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Central Queens has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection and staffing ratings are both 1 star, even though quality measures are 5 stars; reported nurse staffing is 2.27 hours per resident per day, well below the federal benchmark of 4.1. There were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.2735 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.2735.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.11
- Nurse aides
- 1.53
- Weekend nursing
- 2.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 51%
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
13.5%13.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.3%4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%6.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%9.1%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.2%7.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.5%4.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.2%19.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14%23.8%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%97.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%91.8%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
- 217 residents on an average day (96% 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.