Sapphire Center of Central Queens

About Sapphire Center of Central Queens

Sapphire Center of Central Queens in Flushing, New York. The facility provides short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care for conditions such as stroke, cardiac, orthopedic and surgical recovery, alongside long-term skilled nursing. Onsite therapies include physical, occupational and speech therapy plus modalities like ultrasound, functional electrical stimulation and short wave diathermy. Clinical services listed by the provider include wound care protocols, respiratory support including tracheostomy and BiPAP management, palliative and hospice care, long-term IV antibiotic therapy and a dialysis program.

Living arrangements include culturally specific units (Korean and Chinese) and routine personal services such as a barber/beauty salon. Daily life emphasizes therapeutic recreational programming held both on units and in a central garden/activity room, with offerings like live music, exercise classes, sensory and cultural activities. The center describes multidisciplinary nursing, social work and dietary staff involvement in care planning.