Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
115 N Country Club Road, Brevard, NC 28712
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How Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation is a 147-bed for-profit nursing facility in Brevard, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.3%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 147 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brevard, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (71% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (79% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Brevard.
How is Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.3% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation lag behind other Brevard options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sapphire Ridge Health and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Brevard
Brevard sits in Transylvania County, where adults 65 and older make up about 30.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,270 (30.2%)
- Median age
- 51.9 years
- Median household income
- $51,509
- Median home value
- $231,300
Demographics for Transylvania County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brevard.
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