Sapphire Care And Rehab Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0580
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few
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respiratory status. During an interview with Resident A1 on December 29, 2025, at 10:55 AM, the resident stated that his daughter was his responsible party and power of attorney and expressed that he wanted the facility to notify her of changes to his care. During an interview with the Nursing Home Administrator on December 29, 2025, at 11:02 AM, the above findings were reviewed. The Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility was unable to provide documented evidence that Resident 1's responsible party or power of attorney was notified of the resident's change in condition and corresponding changes to the care plan, as required by facility policy. 28 Pa Code 211.10 (c) Resident care policies 28 Pa Code 211.12 (c)(d)(3)(5) Nursing services
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SAPPHIRE CARE AND REHAB CENTER in EAST STROUDSBURG, PA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SAPPHIRE CARE AND REHAB CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.