Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center
Columbus, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365950) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $337,273 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (614) 451-5677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.6%.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $337,273.00 and 2 payment denials for Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
About this facility
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, operated as a for-profit corporation. It has been federally certified since February 1994 and is licensed for 113 beds, with an average of 96.4 residents. The facility is part of a chain owned by David Oberlander, which includes 7 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sapphire holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its staffing rating is 1 star, and its quality measures rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $337,273.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility. CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased federal oversight and inspection frequency. There is no ownership change reported within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey findings. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare update available for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 star; nursing turnover is 78.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $337,273.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspection; no abuse icon is noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 113 beds and has an average daily population of 96.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of a 7-facility chain owned by David Oberlander, which has a chain average rating of 1.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since February 3, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6144515677 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6144515677 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365950?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.