SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING

Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 35-15 Parsons Blvd in Flushing, New York (Queens County, ZIP 11354). The facility operates under a for-profit partnership ownership structure and has a certified bed capacity of 227 beds. It can be reached by phone at (718) 961-3500. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating, which reflects the results of on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors, stands at 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest tier in the CMS rating system. The staffing rating, which accounts for nurse and aide hours relative to the number of residents, is 3 out of 5 stars, in line with the national average. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data including outcomes such as hospitalizations, mobility, and medication use, is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score in this category. Sapphire Center for Rehab & Nursing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits as well as those whose long-term care costs are covered through the joint federal-state Medicaid program. Individuals and families researching payment options should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current participation status and availability. When assessed against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating indicates below-average performance relative to the national 3.0-star average. The 1-star health inspection rating represents a significant area of concern within the CMS framework, as it reflects the findings of state inspection surveys. In contrast, the quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting strong performance on the clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns specific to this facility.