Regency Care of Copley

Nursing Home · Akron, OH

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number365320

Contact & location

2631 Copley Road
Akron, OH 44321
Summit County
Phone
(330) 666-2631
ZIP code
44321 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
70
Residents per day
49.5 (71% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Sapphire Health Care LLC
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.00 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.51 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.43 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 2, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-21
2025-12-02 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-21
2025-08-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2025-08-12 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-29
2024-04-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-29
2022-10-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2022-10-07 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-10-31
2019-10-17 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Honor 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Ensure 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13
2019-10-17 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-12-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-15Payment Denial19 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Kothari, Zahid (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 6%
Melton, David (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 6%
Woodward, Melvin (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 88%
Kothari, Zahid (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Melton, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Woodward, Melvin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Woodward, Melvin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kothari, Zahid (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Melton, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Woodward, Melvin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Regency Care of Copley?

Regency Care of Copley has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.

How many beds does Regency Care of Copley have?

It has 70 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.

Has Regency Care of Copley been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Regency Care of Copley?

(330) 666-2631. The facility is located at 2631 Copley Road, Akron, OH 44321.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.