Nursing Homes · Columbus, NE
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40th Avenue · Columbus, NE 68601 · Lic. #ALF445 (NE) · 145 certified beds
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About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is an assisted living community in Columbus, Nebraska. Its capacity is 145 beds, above the Platte County median of 60 for assisted living communities. The NE licensing record lists its status as "Licensed". It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Emerald Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.84 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 assisted living communities listed in Columbus. Complaints about assisted living communities in Nebraska go to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at 402-471-0316. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (22)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
May 28, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
April 29, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2025.
August 14, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2024.
August 14, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 17, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
May 1, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2024.
May 1, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2024.
October 4, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.
August 17, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2023.
Penalties (1)
August 21, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 21, 2025, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on August 21, 2025).
Staffing
3.84 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.74 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Emerald Healthcare, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.5 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 2.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Nebraska.
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