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Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers
37 Mesier Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Wappingers Falls, New York, certified for 62 beds and caring for about 57 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 4, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 56.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 55.9%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dutchess Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 30 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.5 | 18.8 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.9% | 36.4% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Apr 2024, 14 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: D ×24 E ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.9%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers Llc. Chain: Sapphire Care Group (8 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dutchess County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Baptist Home At Brookmeade | Rhinebeck | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5.8 | — | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing At Beacon | Beacon | 160 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| The Pines At Poughkeepsie Ctr For Nursing & Rehab | Poughkeepsie | 200 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc | Poughkeepsie | 160 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 14.4 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing At Hopewell | Fishkill | 160 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 18.8 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Incabuse icon | Rhinebeck | 309 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 11.0 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Beacon | 160 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 18.8 | $45K | 26 Dec 2025 |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg At River Valley | Poughkeepsie | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 17.5 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Dutchess County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers?
It is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Apr 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.