Starfile / Pennsylvania

SAPPHIRE CARE AND REHAB CENTER

221 EAST BROWN STREET, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301 · CCN 395288

Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (49)

1. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-12-29 · Health · corrected 2026-02-04

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0688Provide 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.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0909Regularly 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.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-02-25 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0758Implement 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.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-10-25 · Health · corrected 2024-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0688Provide 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.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0758Implement 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.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-03 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0584Honor 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.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0917Make 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.2023-10-11 · Health · corrected 2023-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2023-09-07 · Health · corrected 2023-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in EAST STROUDSBURG

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.