ElderGrade
C

55/100

Average

Sapphire Care And Rehab Center

221 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

CMS 1/5 stars #3 of 4 in Monroe County (570) 421-6200
Certified beds
127
Occupancy
96%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 50 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.37 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 60% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.40 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.37 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.11 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 60.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 50 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 15, 2026 F0605 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 29, 2025 F0580 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 15, 2025 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
EICHENBLATT, YISROEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRANKEL, YOSEF Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KURLAND, BENJAMIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ODEYEMI, OLUTUNDE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GPH EAST STROUDSBURG LP Organization ADP OF THE SNF
EICHENBLATT, YISROEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ODEYEMI, OLUTUNDE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
FRANKEL, YOSEF Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Sapphire Care And Rehab Center

What is the ElderGrade for Sapphire Care And Rehab Center? +

Sapphire Care And Rehab Center holds an ElderGrade of C (55 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sapphire Care And Rehab Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.40 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sapphire Care And Rehab Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 50 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Sapphire Care And Rehab Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sapphire Care And Rehab Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.