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Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center

1605 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PLAZA, COLUMBUS, OH, 43220
(614) 451-5677
113 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1605 Northwest Professional Plaza
Columbus, OH 43220
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Bed capacity
113
CMS facility ID
365950
Care type
Nursing home
County
Franklin
Facility name
Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center
Street address
1605 NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL PLAZA
City / state / ZIP
Columbus, OH 43220
Phone
(614) 451-5677

Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Ohio. It is licensed for 113 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).

It is one of 133 senior care facilities in Columbus and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center 110 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 12 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $337,273 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
David Oberlander
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Sapphire Holdco Llc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2024
Oberlander, David
Indirect owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 75% stake — since 2024
Wenger, Yehuda
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2024
Dmt Spe I Llc
Mortgage holder — since 2024
Ltc Provider Services Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mathur, Deepa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Mills, Zachary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rw Corwin & Company Inc
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Stellar Care Group Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1994-02-03
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
48 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$337,273 total
Last standard inspection
2025-09-22
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$424 per day (≈ $12,890/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
23% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 73% private/other
Occupancy
81% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
16% above the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
113
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 12 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-06-26
2026-06-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-06-15
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-06-15
17 earlier / fire-safety inspections (107 citations)
2026-05-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-05-15
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-15
2026-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0887
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-04-02
2026-01-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0576
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-01-01
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2026-01-01
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0919
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-11-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-09-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered32 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0570
E · No harm found
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0627
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0628
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0646
D · No harm found
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0691
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0740
G · Actual harm
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2026-01-01
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-01-01
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-01-01
2025-06-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-24
2025-05-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggeredInfection control4 citations
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a 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 2025-03-21
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0825
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-21
2024-08-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-05-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-14
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-22
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-14
2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0809
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-22
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-02-22
2023-06-27Health inspection10 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0565
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0730
C · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0760
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0791
J · Immediate jeopardy
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-07-11
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-07-11
2020-02-27Health inspection13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2020-03-27
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-03-27
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-03-27
2025-09-22Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0222
F · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-01-01
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-01
2023-06-27Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-07-11
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-07-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-11
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-11
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-07-11
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-07-11
2020-02-27Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2020-03-27
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-03-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-27

Federal penalties

2025-09-11Fine$272,940
2025-05-12Fine$64,333
2025-09-11Medicare payment denial — 75 days
2025-05-12Medicare payment denial — 18 days
Total fines$337,273
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 365950.
What people say on Google.
3.5110 ratings on Google
★Cynthia Gamble · 2026-06-17 · via Google

“My husband, who is eighty years old was discharged from the hospital to this facility last night and the hospital arranged transportation. When we got here, no one knew who he was or that he was even coming. They wanted to weigh him when he got here. Why that was top priority, I don’t know but my husband cannot walk on stand without assistance and the “tech” I assume because she never told us who…”

★Angela Schaffer · 2026-06-13 · via Google

“My great aunt passed away here on 12/19/25 and the way our family was treated by the staff was deeply hurtful and unprofessional.We were on the notification call list and were the only family members who consistently came to visit her, yet the facility failed to call us when she was close to passing to give us any chance to say goodbye. They only called after she had already passed. Beyond this fi…”

★★★★Fitz B · 2026-05-18 · via Google

“My sister was recently transferred to Sapphire. Marcia was very sweet. She helped us to locate my sister as she was not in her room when we arrived. She was in physical therapy. Also Sydney the physical therapist was very sweet too. We are having issues getting my sister's electric wheelchair from the other assisted living facility and she offered to inquire and help facilitate the transport is p…”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
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