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The Heritage at Meridian Gardens
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, NE
Exterior view of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens Puzzle pieces on a table in a cozy common area Outdoor courtyard with a pond and benches Cozy common area with seating and a view of the courtyard Interior common area with decorative mural

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Columbus, NE
4515 38Th St, Columbus, NE 68601 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus is a splendid destination offering top-tier assisted living and memory care services, ensuring unparalleled reliability. Within this nurturing community, residents experience a warm and loving atmosphere facilitated by a team of licensed and highly trained care staff. The well-lit apartments contribute to a pet-friendly environment, fostering a sense of comfort and companionship.

Elevating the overall experience, The Heritage at Meridian Gardens provides dining options that go beyond the ordinary. The community’s vibrant personality shines through in its array of events and intimate gatherings, creating a lively atmosphere for senior living. With thoughtfully designed floor plans radiating comfort, and amenities like a game room, movie theater, and a salon, making friends and unwinding becomes second nature in this delightful community.

Facility Direct Line (402) 835-4396
Facility Direct Line (402) 835-4396
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 117 Rank #34 / 174Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 174 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #191 / 230Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 230 homes 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 cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyPlatte
License NumberALF310

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens is administered by Joshua Stoddard.

Contact Information

Fax(402) 562-4594

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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 2016 · 10 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. 0 deficiencies 5 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 2016 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (100% 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. 052 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 100% 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. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (5 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 470 / 1010 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Apartments

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Heritage at Meridian Gardens

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to The Heritage at Meridian Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.2 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Emerald Columbus
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Columbus
145
Facility 145
NE AVG 81
Rank #17 / 174
No
57
Facility 57
NE AVG 47
Rank #80 / 230
1 Bed
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 28
Rank #2 / 53
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #108 / 127
-Chelsey RoanColumbus Operations, LLC21
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 7
Rank #128 / 155
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 15
Rank #112 / 155
121
Facility 121
NE AVG 52
Rank #146 / 155
5.8
Facility 5.8
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #146 / 155
The Heritage at Legacy
AL
IL
MC
RC
Omaha (West Omaha)
135
Facility 135
NE AVG 81
Rank #22 / 174
Yes
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 47
Rank #217 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
10
Facility 10
NE AVG 28
Rank #49 / 53
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #103 / 127
-Shelley Miller-8
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 7
Rank #43 / 155
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 15
Rank #29 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 155
0.3
Facility 0.3
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #36 / 155
The Heritage at Meridian Gardens
AL
MC
Columbus
117
Facility 117
NE AVG 81
Rank #34 / 174
Yes
23
Facility 23
NE AVG 47
Rank #191 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed---Joshua Stoddard-5
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #55 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
Elk Ridge Village
AL
IL
MC
Douglas (Elkhorn)
92
Facility 92
NE AVG 81
Rank #49 / 174
No
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 47
Rank #225 / 230
-
19
Facility 19
NE AVG 28
Rank #41 / 53
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #69 / 127
A+Tony Damewood-10
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 52
Rank #41 / 155
0.2
Facility 0.2
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #32 / 155
Ridgewood Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Bennington
88
Facility 88
NE AVG 81
Rank #52 / 174
Yes
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 47
Rank #220 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
NE AVG 28
Rank #46 / 53
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
NE AVG 73.4%
Rank #75 / 127
A+Sarah GebhardtGahc3 Bennington Ne Alf Trs Sub, LLC11
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 7
Rank #63 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 52
Rank #62 / 155
0.5
Facility 0.5
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #51 / 155

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Heritage at Meridian Gardens

Is The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in a walkable area?

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens?

According to NE state health department records, The Heritage at Meridian Gardens's license number is ALF310.

Are pets allowed at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens?

Yes, The Heritage at Meridian Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens?

Joshua Stoddard is the administrator of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens.

How many beds does The Heritage at Meridian Gardens have?

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens has 117 beds.

Has The Heritage at Meridian Gardens had any deficiencies?

The Heritage at Meridian Gardens has no reported deficiencies according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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