Sapphire Ridge Health And Rehabilitation
Brevard, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345208) · 147 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,568
Phone: (828) 884-2031 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sapphire Ridge Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sapphire Ridge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Sapphire Ridge has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,568.00 and 0 payment denials. The facility does not currently display CMS's abuse icon and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sapphire Ridge Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Brevard, Transylvania County, North Carolina. The facility is certified for 147 beds and reports an average of 104 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since July 17, 1981. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sapphire Ridge holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.47 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,568.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems subject to more frequent inspections.
Sapphire Ridge is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars across the chain.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sapphire Ridge has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a 43.0% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,568.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 147 beds with an average of 104 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 17, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
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 8288842031 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8288842031 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345208?state=NC.
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.