Sapphire Care and Rehab Center
221 East Brown Street · East Stroudsburg, PA · 18301 · 5704216200
127 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected September 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395288 · certified since January 8, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.