Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers
37 Mesier Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers Compares
Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers is a 62-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wappingers Falls, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.0%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.0% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (63% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — better than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.7% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers with other nursing homes in Wappingers Falls.
How is Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 62 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wappingers Falls
Wappingers Falls sits in Dutchess County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 51,644 (17.6%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $81,842
- Median home value
- $290,700
Demographics for Dutchess County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wappingers Falls.
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