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Cottonwood Senior Living
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.
Community insights.
Pricing & Financial Information
Cottonwood Senior Living is legally operated by Columbus Al, LLC, and administered by Angela Lurth.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 deficiencies 8 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 52.0 | This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 2.7 | This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.5 vs. NE avg 2.7).↓ 81% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total inspections
| 8 | 13.0 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (8 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 278 / 381 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cottonwood Senior Living
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1.5 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Prairie Village Retirement Center | AL IL | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
74
Rank
#74 / 137 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
NE AVG
45
Rank
#99 / 170 | Private Rooms | - | - | Dawn Pavel | - | 7 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
7
Rank
#27 / 127 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 127 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 127 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 127 |
| Cottonwood Senior Living | AL | Columbus | 47
Facility
47
NE AVG
74
Rank
#101 / 137 | No |
39
Facility
39
NE AVG
45
Rank
#107 / 170 | Studio / 1 Bed | 31
Facility
31
NE AVG
25
Rank
#11 / 37 |
76.6%
Facility
76.6%
NE AVG
73.7%
Rank
#56 / 104 | Angela Lurth | Columbus Al, LLC | 8 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
7
Rank
#80 / 127 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
15
Rank
#47 / 127 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
52
Rank
#51 / 127 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#49 / 127 |
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cottonwood Senior Living
Who is the owner of Cottonwood Senior Living?
Cottonwood Senior Living is legally operated by Columbus Al, LLC, and administered by Angela Lurth.
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.
What is the license number of Cottonwood Senior Living?
According to NE state health department records, Cottonwood Senior Living's license number is ALF440.
What is the occupancy rate at Cottonwood Senior Living?
Cottonwood Senior Living's occupancy is 76.6%.
How long has Cottonwood Senior Living been in business?
Cottonwood Senior Living has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Cottonwood Senior Living have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cottonwood Senior Living on this page.
Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Senior Living?
No, Cottonwood Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
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