nursing home in Flushing, NY
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce
35-15 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354 · (718) 961-3500
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce at a glance
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce is a 227-bed for-profit nursing home in Flushing, New York (Queens County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 2.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 6, 2025) found 2 health citations. The New York average is 8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $87,741.
Nursing staff turnover is 32.3% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 227
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Sapphire Care Group
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Queens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335133
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.27 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.64 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.53 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.04 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50.9% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 90.3 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $87,741 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 227 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 217 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.6% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.7% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.7% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 5.5% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.5% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2025 |
| May 6, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2025 |
| December 30, 2024 Complaint | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 11, 2025 |
| May 9, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 19, 2024 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2023 |
| November 21, 2023 Complaint | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2023 |
| October 31, 2022 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 2, 2023 |
| October 31, 2022 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 2, 2023 |
| October 31, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 20, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
| October 31, 2022 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $87,741 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $87,741 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 65% | 01/01/2015 |
| ENELLA, JEROME Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce's rating?
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce?
It is for profit - partnership and part of Sapphire Care Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce and how do I contact it?
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing of Ce is at 35-15 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354. Phone: (718) 961-3500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.