Brookestone Acres
4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 · (402) 942-9260
Non profit - Other · 80 certified beds
Brookestone Acres has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 3 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 11, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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 · 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 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.September 11, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.49 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.16 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 75.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus Columbus · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Albion Albion · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Clarkson Community Care Center Inc Clarkson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Brookestone of David City David City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St. Joseph's Villa, Inc. David City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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