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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

1605 Northwest Professional Plaza · Columbus, OH 43220 · 113 certified beds

6144515677

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About Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home in Columbus, Ohio. Its reported capacity is 113 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of David Oberlander. Our copy of the inspection record holds 87 citations, the newest dated 11 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 4 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.65 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

72

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

71

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

75

Inspection history (87)

Records from February 2020 to May 2026.

  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0646

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0646 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · J

    Citation F0627

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0627 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0757

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0570

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0570 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0691

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0691 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0773

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0773 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV
  • September 22, 2025 · E

    Citation F0921

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-22 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-22.GOV

Penalties (4)

Total fines on file: $372,061

  • September 11, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-138790

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $272,940 against this nursing home on 2025-09-11 (Fine ID: 138790). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-11.GOV
  • September 11, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2025-10-18

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-10-18, lasting 75 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-09-11). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-11.GOV
  • May 12, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-134244

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,333 against this nursing home on 2025-05-12 (Fine ID: 134244). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-12.GOV
  • May 12, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2025-06-06

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-06-06, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-05-12). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-12.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.65 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.92 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.92 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.65 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.65 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.65 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.27 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: David Oberlander

Chain ID 812 · 7 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 1.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.1
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.6
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.1

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical OH range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · OH$9,186/mo
See full OH cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Columbus, with their own public records.

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
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CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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