Sapphire Center

Sapphire Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Sapphire Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Sapphire Center

35-15 Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11354 View Map

Sapphire Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Sapphire Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

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Overview of Sapphire Center

A premier Rehabilitation and Nursing home care facility for the community of Queens, New York, Sapphire Center strives to provide the highest quality of care to its patients. Its range of comprehensive services is designed to meet their patients’ needs.

Located in the heart of Queens and known as one of the best nursing homes, Sapphire has a beautiful facility. It has an enhanced dining area, a backyard garden, and private rooms equipped with the right equipment to meet patients’ needs. At Sapphire, a compassionate team of diverse individuals ensures that every patient can feel at home and safe in their capable hands.

Home Information SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHAB & NURSING
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
227
Occupancy
95.2%
Total Bed Days Available
82855
Avg. Length of Stay
159 days
Finance
Home Revenue
$36,779,890.00
Payroll Costs
$12,050,764.00
Profit
$-2,053,877.00
Total Costs
$2,699,300.00
House Specifics:
CCN
335133
Owner Name
HERSH, DEENA
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
QUEENS
Type of Control
Proprietary — Partnership
Operations
Total Admissions
512
Total Discharges
500
% Medicaid Admissions
9%
% Medicare Admissions
27%
% Private Pay Admissions
64%
% Medicaid Discharges
22%
% Medicare Discharges
24%
% Private Pay Discharges
55%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
44467
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
9802
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
25598

Types of Care at Sapphire Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care
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Address 4 miles from city center

Address 35-15 Parsons Blvd, Queens, NY 11354

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Comparison Chart

Compare Nursing Homes around Queens
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Queens
N/A
268
No
A+
96
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sapphire Center
MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Queens
N/A
227
No
N/A
94
HERSH, DEENA
335133
95.2%
$36,779,890.00
Park Nursing Home
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

SNF

24/7 care needed

Queens
N/A
196
No
N/A
80
N/A
335093
87.3%
$21,592,430.00
Little Neck Care Center
MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Little Neck
N/A
120
No
N/A
81
SCANTLEBURY, INGRID
335434
91.0%
$26,012,636.00
Hollis Park Manor
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Queens
N/A
80
No
N/A
81
IZASK, ROBERT
335333
94.4%
$10,743,645.00

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
  • NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
  • General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).
  • NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
  • General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
  • General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
NYFSC Home Sharing
  • General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors

NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).
  • NY Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
NY EISEP

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $15,000 (individual).
  • NY Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $50,000/year (household).
  • Asset Limits:
    No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
  • NY Specifics:
    Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    $58,399/year (household).
  • Asset Limits:
    No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
  • NY Specifics:
    Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
NYFSC Home Sharing

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; focus on housing need.
  • NY Specifics:
    Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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