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Cottonwood Senior Living
Assisted Living · Columbus, NE
Front exterior of Cottonwood Senior Living facility Exterior view of Cottonwood Senior Living facility. Pathway through a well-maintained garden area Cozy resident room with bed and artwork

Cottonwood Senior Living

Assisted Living · Columbus, NE
3271 29Th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601 View map
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Overview of Cottonwood Senior Living

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Cottonwood Senior Living is an assisted living community in Columbus, Nebraska. Residents receive help with daily living tasks while living in a studio or one bedroom layout, with personalized care plans organizing that assistance around individual needs.

Staffing is available around the clock. The community has 47 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting, and respite care offers a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Assisted living starts at $3,880 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Restaurant style dining and chef prepared meals provide a prepared dining option, while wellness programming adds scheduled activities centered on resident well being.

Rehabilitation services and transportation are available. Columbus Al operates the community, Angela Lurth serves as administrator, and a Walk Score of 39 means the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Facility Direct Line (402) 562-9132
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 47 Rank #101 / 137Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 101st out of 137 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 37Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 37 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nebraska facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
32 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #108 / 171Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 108th out of 171 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #57 / 105Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 57th out of 105 assisted living communities we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 105. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
76.6% This home usually has availability

Based on 36 residents and 47 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2015)

Similar to the Nebraska average: 73.8%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$3,880/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyPlatte
License NumberALF440

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottonwood Senior Living is legally operated by Columbus Al, LLC, and administered by Angela Lurth.

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Contact Information

Fax(402) 563-2097

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
278 sq. ft 381 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2010 · 16 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 452.0 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.52.6 This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NE avg 2.6).↓ 81% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 815.0 This facility has had 47% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (8 vs. NE avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cottonwood Senior Living

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Cottonwood Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.28 miles to nearest hospital (Columbus Community Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Prairie Village Retirement Center
AL
IL
Columbus
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 75
Rank #74 / 137
Yes
43
Facility 43
NE AVG 46
Rank #100 / 171
Private Rooms--Dawn Pavel-7
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #27 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #1 / 126
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 126
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
Cottonwood Senior Living
AL
Columbus
47
Facility 47
NE AVG 75
Rank #101 / 137
No
39
Facility 39
NE AVG 46
Rank #108 / 171
Studio / 1 Bed
32
Facility 32
NE AVG 25
Rank #11 / 37
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
NE AVG 73.8%
Rank #57 / 105
Angela LurthColumbus Al, LLC8
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #80 / 126
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 4.9
Rank #47 / 126
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #51 / 126
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 126

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NE assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Cottonwood Senior Living is located in Columbus, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Senior Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Cottonwood Senior Living?
Cottonwood Senior Living is legally operated by Columbus Al, LLC, and administered by Angela Lurth.
02 Is Cottonwood Senior Living in a walkable area?
Cottonwood Senior Living has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of Cottonwood Senior Living?
According to NE state health department records, Cottonwood Senior Living's license number is ALF440.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Cottonwood Senior Living?
Cottonwood Senior Living's occupancy is 76.6%.
05 How long has Cottonwood Senior Living been in business?
Cottonwood Senior Living has been operating for approximately 32 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Does Cottonwood Senior Living have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cottonwood Senior Living on this page.
07 Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Senior Living?
No, Cottonwood Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
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