Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
1605 Northwest Professional Plaza · Columbus, OH · 43220 · 6144515677
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: David Oberlander
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $337,273 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$337,273 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
78% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 78% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $372,061 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 22, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 22, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Fine | $272,940 |
| September 11, 2025 | Payment Denial | 75 days |
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | $64,333 |
| May 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| June 27, 2023 | Fine | $34,788 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365950 · certified since February 3, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.