Sapphire at Myrtle Point is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 35 certified beds, usually caring for around 22 residents each day, and it's affiliated with Sapphire Health Services. This place has a range of care options like skilled nursing, post-hospital recovery, rehabilitation, memory care, hospice services, assisted living, and even home care for those who prefer help at home, and there are specialty services for different needs, all handled by licensed nurses, therapists, and physicians working as a team with 6.11 nurse hours per resident per day, which is above the state's average for nurse staffing. The staff here helps people get better after injuries, surgeries, or strokes, and works with folks who need support moving from hospital to home or may need a longer stay, keeping the goal of helping each resident regain strength and independence in a comfortable setting that tries to feel like home. Residents have support through daily tasks, medication management, IV therapy, nutrition oversight, and ongoing check-ins by doctors, and services include laundry, housekeeping, three meals a day, and access to organized activities, social gatherings, and entertainment to keep up spirits and meet social, recreational, and spiritual needs in what many call a warm family atmosphere. The facility says its approach, called "skilled living," centers on residents' health, respect, and empowerment, with a mission to support both short-term healing and long-term living so people can move forward with dignity, and it tries to treat everyone-residents, staff, and visitors-with thoughtfulness and respect throughout their time here.
This facility has faced significant challenges, as state inspections since 2024 and before have reported a total of 72 deficiencies, and the November 8, 2024, standard inspection alone found 21 deficiencies, some related to infection control and the spread of infections-there have been four infection-related deficiencies in total. Other long-standing issues include failure to accurately report staffing data electronically to CMS and problems in food and nutrition services, such as not always employing qualified dieticians. Sapphire at Myrtle Point is a candidate for the Special Focus Facility program because of repeated quality concerns, though it's not formally flagged, meaning its performance is being watched closely. Amenities, a family portal, payment options, and tours are available for those who want to learn more, and, despite the challenges, staff continue to focus on meeting daily needs with care and offering support to residents and their families.
