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Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
1605 Northwest Professional Plaza, Columbus, OH 43220
CCN
365950
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
113
Chain
Chain name not shown
Residents per day
96
CMS flags
  • Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS star ratings
Overall rating1 of 5
Health inspection rating1 of 5
Staffing rating1 of 5
Quality measure rating4 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 50 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Ohio is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $337,273 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 2 payment denials.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeFranklin County medianOhio medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating12.03.03.0
Health inspection rating12.03.02.8
Staffing rating13.02.02.9
Quality measure rating45.05.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 57 homes in the county, 922 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsOhio median
Cycle 1 (latest)22 Sep 2025508
Cycle 227 Jun 2023178
Cycle 3No date238

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 90 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyK0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyH0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0B0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 50 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
16 Jun 2026F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint investigation26 Jun 2026
9 Jun 2026F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation (in dispute review)15 Jun 2026
9 Jun 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation (in dispute review)15 Jun 2026
11 May 2026F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation15 May 2026
11 May 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation15 May 2026
19 Mar 2026F0887Educate 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.DComplaint investigation2 Apr 2026
28 Jan 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
11 Dec 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0761Ensure 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.DComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.FComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
11 Dec 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
14 Nov 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.JComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.CComplaint investigation1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.GStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.FStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.FStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.DStandard survey1 Jan 2026
22 Sep 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard survey1 Jan 2026

Survey cycle 2: 17 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
23 Jun 2025F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation24 Jun 2025
12 May 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint investigation23 Jun 2025
4 Mar 2025F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2025
4 Mar 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2025
4 Mar 2025F0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2025
4 Mar 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation21 Mar 2025
5 Aug 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation16 Aug 2024
27 Jun 2023F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.CStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.JStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.JStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023
27 Jun 2023F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DStandard survey11 Jul 2023

Survey cycle 3: 23 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
30 May 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation14 Jun 2024
30 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint investigation22 May 2024
30 May 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint investigation14 Jun 2024
1 Feb 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.DComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.FComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
1 Feb 2024F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FComplaint investigation22 Feb 2024
27 Feb 2020F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey27 Mar 2020
27 Feb 2020F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey27 Mar 2020

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

Penalties of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
11 Sep 2025Fine$272,940
11 Sep 2025Payment denial75
12 May 2025Fine$64,333
12 May 2025Payment denial18

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
StaffThis homeOhio medianOhio average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.653.603.69
Registered nurses (RN)0.470.600.64
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.180.95
Nurse aides2.002.09
All nurse staff, weekends3.183.203.28
Nurse staff turnover in a year
78.6%
Nurse staff turnover, Ohio median
48.5%
RN turnover in a year
100.0%
Administrators who left in a year
2

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeOhio medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay3.9%4.3%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.4%0.0%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.0%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.4%3.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%0.7%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay3.0%4.9%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay7.0%3.0%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay7.9%7.5%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Sapphire Opco LLC
Chain
Chain name not shown
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Sapphire Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%31 Dec 2024
DMT Spe I LLC5% or greater mortgage interest31 Dec 2024
Stellar Care Group LLCOperational/managerial control31 Dec 2024
LTC Provider Services LLCAdp of the snf31 Dec 2024
RW Corwin & Company IncAdp of the snf31 Dec 2024
Sapphire Holdco LLCAdp of the snf31 Dec 2024
Stellar Care Group LLCAdp of the snf31 Dec 2024

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.

Other homes in Franklin County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Franklin County, Ohio
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Mayfair Village Nursing Care CenterColumbus2 of 517$021 Apr 2026
RiverviewColumbus3 of 59$168,6561 May 2025
Wesley Glen Health Services CorpColumbus5 of 50$09 Apr 2026
Trueman Pointe Care CenterHilliard5 of 54$020 May 2026
Mill Run Care CenterHilliard3 of 519$91,35010 Sep 2025
Friendship Village of DublinDublin4 of 58$014 Nov 2024
The Sanctuary at Tuttle CrossingDublin1 of 516$015 May 2025
Dublin Post AcuteSpecial Focus candidateDublin1 of 530$197,54726 Jan 2026
Laurels of Worthington, TheWorthington3 of 516$04 Nov 2024
Norwich Springs Health CampusHilliard4 of 58$030 Mar 2026

All 57 nursing homes in Franklin County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center (CCN 365950). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sapphire-rehabilitation-and-care-center-columbus-oh-365950/

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Questions

When was Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 16 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Jun 2023.
Who operates Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names Stellar Care Group LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
What does the Special Focus status mean for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 5 homes in Ohio as Special Focus Facilities and 25 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.