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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

(614) 451-5677

About Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center brings together expert medical care and compassionate support for Columbus, Ohio families navigating recovery. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team focuses on helping each resident regain independence with personalized treatment plans and dedicated professional staff.

Community at a glance

Capacity

113 residents

Location

Columbus, OH

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1605 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PLAZA, Columbus, Ohio 43220

(614) 451-5677

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.

At its most recent standard inspection, on September 22, 2025, state inspectors cited 50 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 39 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Ohio average.

Medicare fined Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center 2 times in the last three years, $241,745 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 39 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day28 minutesBelow the Ohio average
Nursing staff who left in the past year79%Above the Ohio average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

67 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2026

June 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 15, 2026
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 15, 2026
May 11, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026
March 19, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Educate 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 2, 2026
January 28, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
December 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 10 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
November 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
September 22, 2025 · Standard inspection · 32 citations+
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 1, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 1, 2026
June 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 24, 2025
May 12, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 23, 2025
March 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Honor 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 21, 2025
August 5, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 16, 2024
May 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 14, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 22, 2024

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $241,745 and 2 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

  • September 11, 2025Fine: $177,412
  • September 11, 2025Payment denial, 75 days
  • May 12, 2025Fine: $64,333
  • May 12, 2025Payment denial, 18 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Sapphire Opco LLC
Medicare-certified beds
113
Average residents per day
96
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 3, 1994
Part of a chain
David Oberlander, 7 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
365950

Location

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1605 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PLAZAColumbus, OH 43220

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Questions about Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

How did Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on September 22, 2025 and cited 50 health deficiencies, 20 of them from complaint investigations. The Ohio average is 10.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 39 minutes with each resident per day, including 28 minutes from registered nurses. 79% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $241,745.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Columbus Skilled Nursing in Ohio Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026