About Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Sapphire Ridge Health And Rehabilitation, located in Brevard, NC, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.43 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 16 | May 07, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 48 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 28.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.2% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.7% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.0% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 21.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 88.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 57.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 16.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 31.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 89.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 65.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 24.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 13 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 16 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Apr 01, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
BREVARD NC OPCO LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- YISROEL FRIEDMAN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BLAIR HOLL ADP OF THE SNF
- SUSAN ROBINSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SUSAN ROBINSON ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Lodge at Mills River | N/A | 5 |
| The Arboretum at The Woodlands | N/A | 5 |
| Carolina Village Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Deerfield Episcopal Retirement | N/A | 5 |
| Aston Park Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Givens Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Transylvania Regional Hospital | N/A | 5 |
| River Falls Post Acute | N/A | 3 |
| The Laurels of Greentree Ridge | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation directly at 8288842031. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.