Nursing Homes · Columbus, OH
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
1605 Northwest Professional Plaza · Columbus, OH 43220 · 113 certified beds
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About Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. Its capacity is 113 beds, above the Franklin County median of 95 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of David Oberlander. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 87 citations, the most recent on May 11, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.08 hours per resident per day. It is one of 31 nursing homes listed in Columbus. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (87)
Records from February 2020 to May 2026.
May 11, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
May 11, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
March 19, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
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 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
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 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
December 11, 2025
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
November 14, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 1, 2026.
September 22, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
September 22, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
September 22, 2025
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 1, 2026.
September 22, 2025
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
September 22, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 1, 2026.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $372,061
September 11, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $272,940 against this nursing home on September 11, 2025.
September 11, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 18, 2025, lasting 75 days (triggered by inspection on September 11, 2025).
May 12, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,333 against this nursing home on May 12, 2025.
May 12, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 6, 2025, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on May 12, 2025).
Staffing
4.08 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.92 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of David Oberlander, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.6 overall, 1.3 for health inspections, 1.9 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Ohio.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Columbus.
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