Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
11,739 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 88 | 9 | 97 | 42,892 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 32 | 17 | 49 | 14,810 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,230 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3,016 | 90 | 98% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,054 | 85 | 92% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,049 | 79 | 86% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1,840 | 79 | 86% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,088 | 79 | 86% | 5.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,065 | 73 | 79% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 976 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 799 | 79 | 86% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 653 | 80 | 87% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 66 | 72% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 447 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 1 | 2 | 435 | 54 | 59% | 6.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 280 | 40 | 43% | 7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
May 9, 2024 · $88K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sapphire Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
4.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Queens's city center to Sapphire Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.81 miles to nearest hospital (Flushing Hospital Medical Center)
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Sapphire Center is located in Queens, New York.
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| Cypress Garden Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Queens (Flushing) | 268 | 97.0% | +10% | 2.58 | +16% | -28% | $0 | 82
Facility
82
NY AVG
73
Rank
#120 / 587 | 12 | 4.0 | - | 268 | A+ | 96 | Kprh IV Operations, LLC (For Profit) | $46.7M | $22.4M | 48.1% | 335446 | ||||
| Hollis Park Manor |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Queens (Jamaica) | 80 | 95.0% | +8% | 3.86 | +128% | +8% | $0 | 83
Facility
83
NY AVG
73
Rank
#110 / 587 | 12 | 4.0 | - | 77 | - | 81 | Robert Izask | $12.2M | $8.1M | 66.2% | 335333 | ||||
| Fairview Rehab and Nursing Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Queens (Forest Hills) | 200 | 100.0% | +13% | 3.68 | +157% | +3% | $0 | 57
Facility
57
NY AVG
73
Rank
#515 / 587 | 20 | 6.7 | - | 198 | A+ | 75 | Sara Klein | $61.4M | $23.8M | 38.9% | 335146 | ||||
| Sapphire Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Queens (Flushing) | 227 | 96.4% | +9% | 3.10 | +91% | -13% | $87.7k | - | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 220 | - | 94 | Deena Hersh | $39.6M | $20.1M | 50.9% | 335133 | ||||
| Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Far Rockaway | 102 | 94.1% | +7% | - | -100% | - | $0 | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
73
Rank
#232 / 587 | 21 | 7.0 | - | 96 | - | 76 | Louis Wolcowitz Estate | $16.8M | $9.8M | 58.1% | 335168 |
Sapphire Center is in the Flushing neighborhood.
Sapphire Center has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Sapphire Center's occupancy is 96.4%.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Sapphire Center in the photo gallery on this page.
(718) 961-3500 will put you in contact with the team at Sapphire Center.
Yes — Sapphire Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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