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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 145 beds, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus serves Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 60.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Platte Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.2 | 17.5 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.9% | 60.9% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×5 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Oct 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 17 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | Payment denial | — | 21 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.9%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.2% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.2% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.8% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Columbus Operations Llc. Chain: Emerald Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jw Nebraska Operations, LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| Bank of Oklahoma | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Merch Pay Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Nexus Service Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Saul N Friedman & Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Bank of Oklahoma | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2025 |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2025 |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2025 |
| Merch Pay Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| Nexus Service Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| Saul N Friedman & Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Platte County
| 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 |
All 2 facilities in Platte County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
It is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jw Nebraska Operations, LLC, Bank of Oklahoma and Emerald Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.