Nursing homes in Columbus, NE
Columbus, NE has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Acres4715 38th Street · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 80 | None |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus2855 40th Avenue · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 145 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Nebraska, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Columbus
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.May 28, 2026 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 29, 2026 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 29, 2026 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 29, 2026 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 11, 2025 · Brookestone Acres · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 11, 2025 · Brookestone Acres · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 11, 2025 · Brookestone Acres · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 21, 2025 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 21, 2025 · Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 29, 2024 · Brookestone Acres · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Columbus
Which nursing home in Columbus has the highest Medicare rating?
Brookestone Acres has the highest overall rating in Columbus: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Columbus have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Columbus has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Columbus?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Columbus is the largest?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus, with 145 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.