Regency Care of Copley
2631 Copley Road, Akron, OH 44321
Regency Care of Copley is a nursing home in Akron, Ohio. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (330) 666-2631
- Last standard health inspection
- December 2, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day, on average
- 54
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Sapphire Health Care LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Ohio average (26 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.4 to 3.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2019.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 2, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0361. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Payment stopped
June 14, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 14, 2024, for 19 days.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.
7 citations
Health inspection on October 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2022.
Citation K0915. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.
14 citations
Health inspection on October 17, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0607. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0569. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation F0868. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 17, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation K0331. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Citation K0291. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2019.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- KOTHARI, ZAHID5% or greater direct ownership interest · 6% · since 01/01/2024
- MELTON, DAVID5% or greater direct ownership interest · 6% · since 01/01/2024
- WOODWARD, MELVIN5% or greater direct ownership interest · 88% · since 10/01/2021
- KOTHARI, ZAHIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2021
- MELTON, DAVIDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2021
- WOODWARD, MELVINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2021
Questions
When was Regency Care of Copley last inspected?
CMS lists December 2, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Regency Care of Copley have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since October 17, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Regency Care of Copley been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Regency Care of Copley?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Regency Care of Copley a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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