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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

1605 Northwest Professional Plaza, Columbus, OH 43220

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center, a 113-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, OH, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #898 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#898 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
3.65
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center, a 113-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Columbus, OH, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #898 of 912 rated homes in OH on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#898 of 912
In-state rank among rated OH homes
3.65
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 922 OH nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
365950
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
113
Residents
96
In Hospital
No
County
Franklin
Last Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Special Focus
SFF Candidate

Staffing Data

How the 3.65 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.47 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.18
CNA Hours
2.00
Total Nursing Hours
3.65 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
78.6%
RN Turnover
100.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center ranks #898 of 912 rated nursing homes in OH on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center operates 113 certified beds in Columbus, OH with approximately 96 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 1★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 2 penalties totaling $337K levied against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.65 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.47 per resident day. This facility is flagged as an SFF Candidate, a larger pool of providers eligible for the Special Focus Facility program but not currently selected (states have a limited number of active SFF slots); it remains under normal, not enhanced, oversight.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 78.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2026 Tag: 0627

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 26, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2026 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 15, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2026 Tag: 0887

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.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 11, 2025 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Nov 14, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

C - Widespread - No harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0773

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0691

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0646

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0570

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Sep 22, 2025 Tag: 0627

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 1, 2026

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 7.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 49.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 92.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 59.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.5% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $337K

Date Type Amount
Sep 11, 2025 Fine $273K
Sep 11, 2025 Payment Denial -
May 12, 2025 Fine $64K
May 12, 2025 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The OH registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View OH registry
  • Peer homes near 113 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in OH. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center rank among nursing homes in OH?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center ranks 898th among 912 rated nursing homes in OH (#898 of 912). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center reports 3.65 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.47 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 78.6%.
How many beds does Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center have?
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center has 113 certified beds with approximately 96 residents. The facility is located at 1605 Northwest Professional Plaza, Columbus, OH 43220.
Does Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center has received 2 penalties totaling $337K.
Who owns Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center was on Sep 22, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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