Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 335133
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce
Flushing, New York · Medicare and Medicaid · 227 certified beds in Care Compare
In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $87,741.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: May 9, 2024, Fine, $87,741. Every penalty on file ↓
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce: its citable report, full history — $295 · an email when it changes — $99/month
What stands out
- Its latest cost report on file is for fiscal year 2024, covering January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (365 days), and CMS processed it on June 11, 2025.
- Net patient revenue rose from $31.7M in fiscal year 2023 to $34.8M in fiscal year 2024.
- Its result from service to patients: −$2.1M (2022), −$2.0M (2023), −$1.6M (2024).
- Its cost reports on file run from fiscal year 1996 to fiscal year 2024.
- Since its cost report for fiscal year 2024 was filed on June 11, 2025, no other change appears in the CMS files.
- Its net patient revenue of $34.8M ranks 143rd of the 539 nursing facilities in New York whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2024.
- 2 of the 5 nursing facilities in New York closest in size to it, whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2024, also report a loss on service to patients.
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce: Medicare cost reports
Form CMS-2540-10: each report covers January 1 to December 31 of its year; every report is settled.
| Form CMS-2540-10 | 2024 · report 1428226 | 2023 · report 1388361 | 2022 · report 1350612 | 2021 · report 1338468 | 2020 · report 1301271 | 2019 · report 1269111 | 2018 · report 1234610 | 2017 · report 1207665 | 2016 · report 1175685 | 2015 · report 1153517 | 2014 · report 1106884 | 2013 · report 1077178 | 2012 · report 1047435 | 2011 · report 1001454 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processed by CMS | June 11, 2025 | July 19, 2024 | June 9, 2023 | December 16, 2022 | September 28, 2021 | September 22, 2020 | July 10, 2019 | August 21, 2018 | September 8, 2017 | February 27, 2017 | August 6, 2015 | August 27, 2014 | August 27, 2013 | September 12, 2012 |
| Total patient revenue | $41,798,781 | $39,574,764 | $36,779,890 | $31,910,823 | $27,367,064 | $30,919,916 | $32,371,439 | $30,002,983 | $28,150,733 | $27,699,725 | $28,121,819 | $32,207,811 | $32,772,173 | $31,796,964 |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | $7,007,684 | $7,880,727 | $4,945,887 | $3,219,320 | $1,910,765 | $2,006,461 | $2,128,305 | $647,390 | $2,137,679 | $2,718,992 | $4,562,198 | $4,578,178 | $5,828,654 | $5,589,251 |
| Net patient revenue | $34,791,097 | $31,694,037 | $31,834,003 | $28,691,503 | $25,456,299 | $28,913,455 | $30,243,134 | $29,355,593 | $26,013,054 | $24,980,733 | $23,559,621 | $27,629,633 | $26,943,519 | $26,207,713 |
| Total operating expenses | $36,387,811 | $33,721,180 | $33,961,216 | $29,202,473 | $26,428,305 | $28,245,948 | $28,096,155 | $27,739,247 | $24,827,247 | $23,365,868 | $23,510,827 | $27,261,775 | $27,644,780 | $25,874,540 |
| Net income from service to patients | −$1,596,714 | −$2,027,143 | −$2,127,213 | −$510,970 | −$972,006 | $667,507 | $2,146,979 | $1,616,346 | $1,185,807 | $1,614,865 | $48,794 | $367,858 | −$701,261 | $333,173 |
| Total other income | $377,775 | $3,919 | $73,336 | $4,342,553 | $2,186,582 | $1,845 | $1,050,695 | $46,091 | $17,356 | $33,871 | $186,005 | $75,453 | $76,429 | $80,253 |
| Net income after other income | −$1,218,939 | −$2,023,224 | −$2,053,877 | $3,831,583 | $1,214,576 | $669,352 | $3,197,674 | $1,662,437 | $1,203,163 | $1,648,736 | $234,799 | $443,311 | −$624,832 | $413,426 |
| Net income | −$1,218,939 | −$2,023,224 | −$2,053,877 | $3,831,583 | $1,214,576 | $669,352 | $3,197,674 | $1,662,437 | $1,203,163 | $1,648,736 | $234,799 | $443,311 | −$624,832 | $413,426 |
| Total facility beds, all components | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 |
| Bed days available, all components | 83,082 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days | 10,416 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days | 51,217 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other-payer patient days | 18,363 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total patient days, all components | 79,996 | 79,857 | 79,867 | 72,817 | 62,062 | 79,483 | 79,881 | 81,487 | 81,555 | 80,786 | 82,225 | 100,819 | 101,682 | 93,948 |
| Medicare discharges | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Medicaid discharges | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Other-payer discharges | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total discharges, all components | 380 | 374 | 500 | 471 | 387 | 334 | 319 | 318 | 257 | 275 | 268 | 377 | 420 | 417 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 87.53 | 86.69 | 82.37 | 72.34 | 125.7 | 49.02 | 81.8 | 61.28 | 78.83 | 53.71 | — | — | — | — |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 528.01 | 585.67 | 411.73 | 409.91 | 256.34 | 708.36 | 803.5 | 1,179.42 | 1,012.7 | 1,249.22 | — | — | — | — |
Net income, fiscal years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.
| Form CMS-2540-96 | 2010 · report 416465 | 2009 · report 386902 | 2008 · report 378173 | 2007 · report 331563 | 2006 · report 307255 | 2005 · report 264390 | 2004 · report 231386 | 2003 · report 224253 | 2002 · report 169982 | 2001 · report 125164 | 2000 · report 36286 | 1999 · report 36285 | 1998 · report 77554 | 1997 · report 77552 | 1996 · report 77550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period began | January 1, 2010 | January 1, 2009 | January 1, 2008 | January 1, 2007 | January 1, 2006 | January 1, 2005 | January 1, 2004 | January 1, 2003 | January 1, 2002 | January 1, 2001 | January 1, 2000 | January 1, 1999 | January 1, 1998 | January 1, 1997 | January 1, 1996 |
| Period ended | December 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | June 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | December 31, 2004 | December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | December 31, 2000 | December 31, 1999 | December 31, 1998 | December 31, 1997 | December 31, 1996 |
| Days, where not a full year | — | — | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Report status | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | settled | reopened | settled | reopened |
| Processed by CMS | August 29, 2011 | August 30, 2010 | June 25, 2010 | January 20, 2009 | April 23, 2008 | October 16, 2006 | August 22, 2005 | June 21, 2005 | March 3, 2004 | February 12, 2003 | February 26, 2002 | July 12, 2001 | October 3, 2000 | November 30, 1998 | January 5, 2000 |
| Net patient revenue | $24,337,150 | $23,868,114 | $10,051,904 | $20,626,207 | $20,311,899 | $20,492,706 | $18,712,807 | $16,573,275 | $15,874,063 | $14,227,988 | $14,044,017 | $12,991,277 | $13,296,122 | $12,821,568 | $14,055,363 |
| Total operating expenses | $23,429,226 | $23,142,827 | $10,531,453 | $20,656,916 | $21,160,745 | $20,635,931 | $17,882,392 | $16,654,644 | $15,652,269 | $14,212,355 | $12,860,202 | $12,998,633 | $12,888,692 | $12,438,456 | $12,075,916 |
| Net income from service to patients | $907,924 | $725,287 | −$479,549 | −$30,709 | −$848,846 | −$143,225 | $830,415 | −$81,369 | $221,794 | $15,633 | $1,183,815 | −$7,356 | $407,430 | $383,112 | $1,979,447 |
| Total other income | $55,532 | $57,855 | $1,323,657 | $80,942 | $349,960 | $123,782 | $184,621 | $49,376 | $40,465 | $61,629 | $66,491 | $6,089 | $29,334 | $67,884 | $74,692 |
| Total other expenses | $522,375 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $9,959 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net income | $441,081 | $783,142 | $844,108 | $50,233 | −$498,886 | −$19,443 | $1,015,036 | −$31,993 | $262,259 | $67,303 | $1,250,306 | −$1,267 | $436,764 | $450,996 | $2,054,139 |
| Total facility beds, all components | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 | 227 |
| Total patient days, all components | 79,140 | 75,649 | 38,814 | 77,832 | 77,266 | 78,673 | 78,600 | 78,542 | 79,002 | 79,468 | 80,599 | 80,385 | 80,015 | 80,008 | 80,495 |
| Total discharges, all components | 329 | 445 | 194 | 398 | 384 | 359 | 280 | 261 | 241 | 167 | 120 | 129 | 178 | 230 | 195 |
| Average length of stay, Medicare, in days | 39.53 | 37.69 | 43.29 | 41.08 | 41.12 | 41.19 | 46.65 | 50.26 | 54.47 | 51.88 | 61.69 | 91.87 | 49.45 | 44.93 | 53.46 |
| Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days | 961.75 | 493.24 | 593.51 | 726.91 | 811.52 | 1,126.74 | 764.01 | 875.77 | 785.92 | 746.76 | 1,641.72 | 930.16 | 870.83 | 789.54 | 899.4 |
| Average length of stay, all patients, in days | 240.55 | 170 | 200.07 | 195.56 | 201.21 | 219.14 | 280.71 | 300.93 | 327.81 | 475.86 | 671.66 | 623.14 | 449.52 | 347.86 | 412.79 |
Net income, fiscal years 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.
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Who owns Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce, as filed with CMS
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- 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST: PLATSCHEK, RICHARD (individual), 65%%, since 01/01/2015
- W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE: ENELLA, JEROME (individual), NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2015
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated October 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING OF CENTRAL QUEENS LLC (enrollment ID O20150310002033).
- 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST: DEENA HERSH (individual), 35.00%, since 01/01/2015; RICHARD PLATSCHEK (individual), 65.00%, since 01/01/2015
- W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE: JEROME ENELLA (individual), since 01/01/2015
Private equity company, real estate investment trust and holding company: “Paused by CMS” for every owner listed here. Paused by CMS: Form CMS-855A, December 11, 2025.
Inspections of Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce
- Cycle 1: health May 6, 2025 (2 deficiencies), fire safety May 6, 2025 (1)
- Cycle 2: health May 9, 2024 (14 deficiencies), fire safety May 9, 2024 (2)
- Cycle 3: health October 31, 2022 (12 deficiencies), fire safety October 31, 2022 (4)
Deficiencies cited at Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce
28 deficiencies on file, by tag, newest citation first
every one from a health inspection; every one marked “Deficient, Provider has date of correction”; 6 cited from a complaint, marked below. Letter after a date: scope and severity grade.
- F 0559, resident rights: May 6, 2025 (D, from a complaint, corrected June 30, 2025).
- F 0880, infection control: May 6, 2025 (D, corrected June 30, 2025); May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0835, administration: December 30, 2024 (E, from a complaint, corrected February 11, 2025); May 9, 2024 (F, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0550, resident rights: May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0552, resident rights: May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0583, resident rights: May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024); October 31, 2022 (E, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0600, freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: May 9, 2024 (J, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0609, freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: May 9, 2024 (J, from a complaint, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0610, freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation: May 9, 2024 (J, from a complaint, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0640, resident assessment and care planning: May 9, 2024 (B, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0657, resident assessment and care planning: May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024); November 21, 2023 (D, from a complaint, corrected December 12, 2023); October 31, 2022 (E, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0679, quality of life and care: May 9, 2024 (E, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0730, nursing and physician services: May 9, 2024 (F, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0947, nursing and physician services: May 9, 2024 (F, corrected June 19, 2024).
- F 0661, resident assessment and care planning: November 21, 2023 (D, from a complaint, corrected December 12, 2023).
- F 0558, resident rights: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0641, resident assessment and care planning: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0645, resident assessment and care planning: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0655, resident assessment and care planning: October 31, 2022 (E, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0656, resident assessment and care planning: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0685, quality of life and care: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0711, nursing and physician services: October 31, 2022 (D, corrected December 30, 2022).
- F 0812, nutrition and dietary: October 31, 2022 (F, corrected December 30, 2022).
Penalties
| Penalty date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial began | Payment denial, days | Fine ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $87,741 | 22290 |
From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Oct2026.csv, processed on October 1, 2026.
Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce in Care Compare
- Ownership Type: For profit - Partnership
- Legal Business Name: SAPPHIRE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING OF CENTRAL QUEENS LLC
- Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services: 1967-01-01
- Provider Resides in Hospital: N
- Continuing Care Retirement Community: N
- Urban: Y
- County/Parish: Queens
- Telephone Number: 7189613500
- Chain Name: SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP
- Chain ID: 590
- Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: N
- With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
- Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes
- Average Number of Residents per Day: 214.6
- Overall Rating: 2
- Health Inspection Rating: 1
- QM Rating: 5
- Long-Stay QM Rating: 5
- Short-Stay QM Rating: 4
Care Compare, October 1, 2026: provider information NH_ProviderInfo_Oct2026.csv · inspections NH_SurveySummary_Oct2026.csv · citations NH_HealthCitations_Oct2026.csv · penalties NH_Penalties_Oct2026.csv · ownership NH_Ownership_Oct2026.csv.
Nothing on file for Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce: no change in ownership since September 20, 2022.
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