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Nursing homes in Platte County, Nebraska
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Platte County, Nebraska, with 225 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.0 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Platte County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.0 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Acres | Columbus | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 17.5 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus | Columbus | 145 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 15.2 | — | 28 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | 2 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 2 |
| F0584 | 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. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Vetter Senior Living (1), Emerald Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Platte County, Nebraska?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 225 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Platte County have the highest CMS ratings?
Brookestone Acres (5 stars), Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus (1 stars)
How do Platte County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 16.0 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.