Sapphire Care And Rehab Center
East Stroudsburg, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395288) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (570) 421-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. This facility's data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
About this facility
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, first approved in 1971. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is not identified in this data as part of a larger chain. The facility is certified for 127 beds and reports an average of 121.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, and its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.40, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.37. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Families should consult the CMS Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current rating details and full inspection history, as this profile is based on the CMS data provided at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is reported at 60.0%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 127 beds and reports an average of 121.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 8, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5704216200 to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5704216200 and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395288?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.