Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

Nursing Home · Columbus, OH

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number365950
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

1605 Northwest Professional Plaza
Columbus, OH 43220
Franklin County
Phone
(614) 451-5677
ZIP code
43220 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
113
Residents per day
96.4 (85% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sapphire Opco LLC
Chain
David Oberlander (7 facilities, avg 1.4★)
Medicare certified since
February 3, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.65 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.47 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.00 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.18 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
78.6 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
100.0 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 22, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
48.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
18
Infection control citations
4
Citations on record (3 years)
69 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-16 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-26
2026-06-09 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-15
2026-06-09 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-15
2026-05-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-05-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-03-19 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-02
2026-01-28 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-11 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 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 · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-12-11 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-11-14 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 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 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-01

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

4 penalties in the last three years, including $337,273 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-09-11Payment Denial75 days payment denial
2025-09-11Fine$272,940
2025-05-12Payment Denial18 days payment denial
2025-05-12Fine$64,333

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sapphire Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Oberlander, David (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 75%
Wenger, Yehuda (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 25%
DMT Spe I LLC (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
LTC Provider Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathur, Deepa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mills, Zachary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oberlander, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
RW Corwin & Company INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sapphire Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stellar Care Group LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenger, Yehuda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oberlander, David (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathur, Deepa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mills, Zachary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oberlander, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stellar Care Group LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenger, Yehuda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center has a 1-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 Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center have?

It has 113 certified beds and cares for about 96 residents per day.

Has Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $337,273 in the last three years.

Who owns Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?

It is part of David Oberlander and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center?

(614) 451-5677. The facility is located at 1605 Northwest Professional Plaza, Columbus, OH 43220.

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