Sapphire Care and Rehab Center

221 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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Sapphire Care and Rehab Center is a nursing home in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

CMS overall star rating1 of 5
Last standard health inspectionJune 30, 2026 (4 months ago)
Health citations since October 11, 202347 (Pennsylvania average 31)
Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
CMS flagsNone listed by CMS

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

Health inspection on August 19, 2026
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  CMS has cited this home for F0580 3 times since 2025.
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Health inspection on June 30, 2026
10 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2025.
- Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0692 3 times since 2024.
- Citation F0740. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0740 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2025.
- Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.
- Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
- Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
  CMS has cited this home for F0791 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0926. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Have policies on smoking.
  CMS lists it as corrected on August 11, 2026.
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CMS update of April 29, 2026
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 15, 2026
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
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Health inspection on December 29, 2025
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
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CMS update of November 20, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
- Changed ownership in the last 12 months
  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
- Name
  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
- Ownership
  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Health inspection on August 15, 2025
11 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0909. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
- Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.
- Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2025.
  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
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CMS update of July 30, 2025
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
- Changed ownership in the last 12 months
  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
- Health citation
  CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on October 25, 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
- CMS abuse icon
  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
- Name
  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GARDENS AT STROUD, THE.
- Name
  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on February 25, 2025
1 citation
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2025.
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CMS update of October 30, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on October 25, 2024
20 citations
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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- Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
  The rule CMS cited: Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: 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.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0791. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
- Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
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CMS update of July 31, 2024
- Star rating
  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
- Star rating
  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
- CMS abuse icon
  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
- Ownership
  CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on October 11, 2023
2 citations
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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- Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2023.
- Citation F0917. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
  The rule CMS cited: Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
  CMS lists it as corrected on December 4, 2023.
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CMS star ratings

1 of 5CMS overall star rating
2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating

Facts from CMS

Phone: (570) 421-6200
Last standard health inspection: June 30, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds: 127
Residents per day, on average: 117.7
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name: Diamond Healthcare at Stroud LLC
Chain: Not listed by CMS
Takes part in: Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (47 vs 31).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

FRANKEL, YOSEF5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 12/01/2024
EICHENBLATT, YISROELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
FRANKEL, YOSEFOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
KURLAND, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
ODEYEMI, OLUTUNDEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024

Questions

When was Sapphire Care and Rehab Center last inspected?

CMS lists June 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Sapphire Care and Rehab Center have?

CMS lists 47 health citations since October 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Sapphire Care and Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Sapphire Care and Rehab Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Sapphire Care and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

At a glance

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CMS flags

Inspections, fines and changes

Health inspection on August 19, 2026

Health inspection on June 30, 2026

CMS update of April 29, 2026

Health inspection on April 15, 2026

Health inspection on December 29, 2025

CMS update of November 20, 2025

Health inspection on August 15, 2025

CMS update of July 30, 2025

CMS update of June 25, 2025

CMS update of February 26, 2025

Health inspection on February 25, 2025

CMS update of October 30, 2024

Health inspection on October 25, 2024

CMS update of July 31, 2024

CMS update of March 28, 2024

CMS update of February 29, 2024

Health inspection on October 11, 2023

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Owners and managers

Questions