Acquisition of former Ciena Healthcare facilities in Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina marks one of the largest single expansions in Saber’s history
Beachwood, OH — Saber Healthcare Group is proud to announce its new affiliation with 27 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio, Virginia, and North Carolina, accounting for more than 3,000 licensed beds. The transaction, which includes facilities formerly operating under the Laurels brand, became effective June 1, 2026 for most of the Virginia and North Carolina facilities, and June 30, 2026 for the Ohio facilities.
This landmark expansion represents one of the most significant single-transaction growth events in Saber’s history and substantially deepens the company’s presence across three of its core operating states.
The new Saber-affiliated facilities include:
North Carolina — 7 Facilities (Effective June 1, 2026)
- Campbell Health & Rehab Center – Burgaw, NC
- Green Tree Health & Rehab Center – Asheville, NC
- Grove Park Health & Rehab Center – Asheville, NC
- Hartwell Health & Rehab Center – Garner, NC
- Lash Health & Rehab Center – Salisbury, NC
- Pittsboro Health & Rehab Center – Pittsboro, NC
- Tetra Health & Rehab Center – Hendersonville, NC (effective June 30th)
Virginia — 4 Facilities (Effective June 1, 2026)
- Hillsdale Health & Rehab Center – Charlottesville, VA
- Midlothian Health & Rehab Center – North Chesterfield, VA
- Regirer Park Health & Rehab Center – Richmond, VA
- Robious Health & Rehab Center – Midlothian, VA
Ohio — 16 Facilities (Effective June 30, 2026)
- Arch Health & Rehab Center – Columbus, OH
- Avalon Health & Rehab Center – Mt. Vernon, OH
- Bayside Health & Rehab Center – New London, OH
- Colossal Health & Rehab Center – Worthington, OH
- Elmwood Health & Rehab Center – West Carrollton, OH
- Heath Health & Rehab Center – Heath, OH
- Massillon Health & Rehab Center – Massillon, OH
- Middletown Health & Rehab Center – Middletown, OH
- Millview Health & Rehab Center – Milford, OH
- North Health & Rehab Center – Worthington, OH
- Norton Health & Rehab Center – Columbus, OH
- Pavillion Health & Rehab Center – Kettering, OH
- Sovran Health & Rehab Center – Columbus, OH
- Steel Health & Rehab Center – Defiance, OH
- Steuben Health & Rehab Center – Steubenville, OH
- Wayne Health & Rehab Center – Huber Heights, OH
Together, these 27 facilities expand Saber’s affiliated network and reinforce the company’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors across the communities it serves.
“This expansion reflects our long-term commitment to responsible, sustainable growth and our belief that more seniors deserve access to high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation care,” said Bill Weisberg, Saber’s President and founder. “We are honored to welcome the residents, families, and dedicated caregivers of these 27 communities into the Saber family, and we look forward to supporting them with the resources, expertise, and culture that define Saber’s approach to care.”
Saber has already begun the process of integrating operational systems, clinical protocols, and workforce support initiatives to ensure a seamless transition for residents and their families across all 27 facilities.
“Our focus from day one has been continuity of care and stability for the people who live and work in these facilities,” Weisberg added. “We take that responsibility seriously, and we are committed to being strong partners to these communities for years to come.”
Additionally, as part of an ongoing strategic review of its operating portfolio, Saber has divested ownership of three skilled nursing facilities in Ohio, effective June 30th. The transition reflects a broader effort to align Saber’s portfolio with facilities and markets best suited to its long-term clinical and operational model. Those facilities are:
- University Manor Health Care Center – Cleveland, OH
- Crawford Manor Health Care Center – Cleveland, OH
- Amberwood Manor – New Philadelphia, OH
Established in 2001, Saber Healthcare Group has grown to become one of the largest long-term care organizations in the entire country, providing back-office consulting and support services to 160+ skilled nursing and assisted living affiliated facilities across five states (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina). Saber’s “On the Cutting Edge of Healthcare” philosophy has driven its growth and commitment to implementing greater healthcare knowledge and technologies to serve residents in better ways. Saber-affiliated facilities will now care for more than 18,000 residents daily.
