Nursing Homes · Belvidere, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Sapphire at Northwoods
2250 Pearl Street · Belvidere, IL 61008 · 113 certified beds
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About The Sapphire at Northwoods
The Sapphire at Northwoods is a nursing home in Belvidere, Illinois. Its capacity is 113 beds, above the Illinois median of 111 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Symphony Care Network. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on May 14, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.92 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Belvidere. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
May 14, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 27, 2026.
February 18, 2026
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 22, 2026.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 23, 2025.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 23, 2025.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 23, 2025.
July 21, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 31, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 18, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $126,193
January 7, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 25, 2026, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on January 7, 2026).
January 7, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $77,855 against this nursing home on January 7, 2026.
September 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,165 against this nursing home on September 10, 2025.
July 21, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,438 against this nursing home on July 21, 2025.
January 2, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,048 against this nursing home on January 2, 2025.
October 23, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,125 against this nursing home on October 23, 2024.
June 3, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 21, 2024, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on June 3, 2024).
Staffing
2.92 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.52 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of Symphony Care Network, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Symphony Healthcare LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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