Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce

Nursing Home · Flushing, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Partnership

CMS certification number335133

Contact & location

35-15 Parsons Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354
Queens County
Phone
(718) 961-3500
ZIP code
11354 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
227
Residents per day
217.0 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Legal name
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens LLC
Chain
Sapphire Care Group (8 facilities, avg 2.6★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.27 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.11 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.53 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.04 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.9 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 6, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-06 Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2025-05-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2024-12-30 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-11
2024-05-09 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-05-09 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2023-11-21 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-12
2023-11-21 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-12
2022-10-31 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30
2022-10-31 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $87,741 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-09Fine$87,741

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Platschek, Richard (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 65%
Enella, Jerome (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce?

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce have?

It has 227 certified beds and cares for about 217 residents per day.

Has Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $87,741 in the last three years.

Who owns Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce?

It is part of Sapphire Care Group and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce?

(718) 961-3500. The facility is located at 35-15 Parsons Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.