Brookestone Acres

Q: Who is the owner of Brookestone Acres?

Brookestone Acres is legally operated by Vsl Columbus, LLC, and administered by Assistant Administrator Raven Schmid.

Q: Is Brookestone Acres in a walkable area?

Brookestone Acres has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Brookestone Acres?

Brookestone Acres's occupancy is 79%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Brookestone Acres?

No, Brookestone Acres has a no-pet policy.

Q: Does Brookestone Acres operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Brookestone Acres is registered as a non-profit in NE.

Q: Who is the administrator of Brookestone Acres?

Assistant Administrator Raven Schmid is the administrator of Brookestone Acres.

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Columbus, NE

CMS overall rating

4715 38Th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 View map

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Brookestone Acres accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Overview of Brookestone Acres

Under the regional administration of Raven Schmid, Brookestone Acres operates as an 80-bed nursing home on 38th Street in Columbus, Nebraska. The facility operates under a framework that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly, carrying an excellent walkability profile where most immediate errands can be completed on foot.

Stays average around 70 days, pointing to a rapid patient turnaround focused primarily on short-term recovery and temporary rehabilitation rather than long-term stays. This constant rotation keeps the building running at a 79 percent occupancy level. Around-the-clock staffing manages this clinical workload by providing an average of 5 hours and 4 minutes of total nursing care per resident daily, comprising 36 minutes from registered nurses, 43 minutes from licensed practical nurses, and 3 hours and 13 minutes from nurse aides, to handle post-hospital sub-acute care, specialized physical therapies, and restorative programs.

State health department inspection logs confirm that the property operates well within mandatory public health guidelines. Regulatory survey files indicate a steady compliance history regarding clinical charting and resident environment safety, leaving the facility with a cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Individuals live in spacious private or companion rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and personal telephone service. The facility features a café, household living rooms with gas fireplaces, heated-floor spas, an on-site salon, and a dedicated chapel for spiritual support. The kitchen coordinates meals and snacks served during open dining windows, while the daily routine balances targeted physical recovery sessions with music therapy and family visits in the outdoor landscaped courtyards.

Facility Direct Line (402) 942-9260 brookestoneacres@vhsmail.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 4m per day

This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)

vs Nebraska avg

+14%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +73% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	36m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	44m per day	■ Avg State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 17m per day	▲ 19% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 49m per day	▲ 6% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▲ 73% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	13m per day	▼ 56% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

70 days

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 70 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

79%

Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%

Occupied beds

63 / 80

Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

65 awards & achievements since 1996

Facility TypeNursing Home

CountyPlatte

CMS Certification Number285291

Certification TypeCertification

AccreditationsMedicare Certified

Brookestone Acres is administered by Assistant Administrator Raven Schmid.

Owner NameVsl Columbus, LLC

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Hospice

Fax(402) 942-9297

Pets not allowed

Spacious Private And Companion Rooms

32” Flat Screen Television And Telephone Service In All Rooms

Premium Rooms With Outdoor Patio Access

Secure Access For Residents And Family

Music And Memory®

Wireless Technology In Common Areas

Delicious Meals And Snacks

Large Great Room For Gatherings

Chapel With Spiritual Support

Coffee Café

Household Living Rooms With Gas Fireplaces

Beautifully Landscaped Courtyards

Spacious Spas With Heated Floors

Beauty And Barber Shop Services

Wellness/Restorative Programs

Transportation Services

Religious Services

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 32 deficiencies

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 2014 vs. Nebraska state average

Overall vs. NE average

Latest Inspection March 10, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NE Average	vs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	32	52	This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (32 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 38% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2014.	2.7	4.3	This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (2.7 vs. NE avg 4.3).↓ 37% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 10, 2025, reported no deficiencies and confirmed licensure renewal for 80 beds.
The March 2018 survey found six deficiencies including failure to report alleged abuse, infection control lapses in catheter care, and multiple life safety code violations.
The August 2015 annual inspection documented seven deficiencies, including failure to protect a resident from abuse, failure to report abuse incidents, and several life safety code violations.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 3

Nebraska average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection

4.67

Nebraska average 4.19

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious health citations

100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5

14 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nursing Services moderate citation Sep 11, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 11, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 11, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 29, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 123

Employees 109

Contractors 14

Staff to resident ratio 1.66 : 1

18% fewer staff per resident than Nebraska average

Avg staff/day 53

Average shift 7.5 hours

0% compared with Nebraska average

Total staff hours (quarter) 36,619

Nursing staff breakdown

9.9 hours

9.1 hours

7.1 hours

Contractor staffing

2,366 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	58	0	58	16,129	92	100%	7.1
Medication Aide/Technician	17	0	17	6,149	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	0	12	4,951	92	100%	9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	1,874	67	73%	7.8
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	1,697	88	96%	9.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,430	89	97%	6.6
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	967	66	72%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	3	3	791	66	72%	6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	586	69	75%	5.3
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	479	65	71%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	354	62	67%	5.7
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	144	37	40%	3.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	13	26	28%	0.5

58 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

17 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 73%

8 Registered Nurse

% of Days 96%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 97%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 72%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 75%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 72%

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 71%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 67%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 40%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 28%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 13.5

20% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 25.8

11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures

Below average Nebraska avg: 2.8

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 21.7%

In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened 25.7%

16% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.0%

11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury 3.8%

17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.3%

117% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%

72% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

35% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 0.5%

89% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use 12.7%

36% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.37

24% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.48

27% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Nebraska avg: 2.2

Pneumococcal Vaccine 95.1%

18% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

62% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine 94.9%

25% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 21.8%

In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits 17.1%

47% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 67.4%

26% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 63.8%

26% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Total residents 74

Medicare

18.9% of residents

Medicaid

25.7% of residents

Private pay or other

55.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Brookestone Acres from 2016–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 83.5% ↑ 14.8pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$231.3K ↑ ~$518.0K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $5.8M ↑ ~$1.3M vs 2023

Operating Margin -2.5% ↑ 7.3pp vs 2023

Metric	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	63.1%	74.1%	75.3%	94.0%	95.5%	77.9%	74.3%	68.6%	83.5%
Beds	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
Net Income	-$1,179,917	-$873,747	-$459,639	$36,449	-$681,278	-$552,272	-$648,301	-$746,064	-$219,145
Gross Revenue	$9,727,553	$11,366,005	$11,367,875	$12,543,543	$11,061,746	$9,543,040	$9,164,530	$8,815,298	$10,708,904
Operating Expenses	$7,779,849	$8,837,607	$8,583,277	$9,217,285	$9,502,717	$8,424,384	$8,233,730	$8,455,760	$9,653,242
Net Patient Income	-$1,207,219	-$902,075	-$480,730	$13,546	-$696,535	-$554,591	-$653,417	-$749,244	-$231,253
Net Patient Revenue	$6,572,630	$7,935,532	$8,102,547	$9,230,831	$8,806,182	$7,869,793	$7,580,313	$7,706,516	$9,421,989
Payroll Costs	$3,631,243	$4,136,605	$4,141,906	$4,212,053	$4,546,880	$4,562,438	$4,015,944	$4,461,918	$5,752,280
Operating Margin %	-18.4%	-11.4%	-5.9%	0.2%	-7.9%	-7.1%	-8.6%	-9.7%	-2.5%
Medicare %	36.4%	31.7%	25.5%	24.4%	15.9%	20.4%	22.9%	25.8%	26.3%
Medicaid %	6.6%	16.5%	19.2%	17.7%	22.3%	32.9%	30.8%	28.6%	27.1%
Private %	57.1%	51.9%	55.4%	57.9%	61.7%	46.7%	46.4%	45.6%	46.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$356	$367	$369	$336	$315	$346	$349	$385	$386
Cost/Day	$421	$409	$391	$336	$340	$371	$379	$422	$395
Avg Length of Stay	99.9 days	122.2 days	127.8 days	156.8 days	160.8 days	118.4 days	84.1 days	75.1 days	70.4 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$9.4M

Net patient income

-$231.3K

Nonprofit Other Nonprofit

Net patient revenue

$9.4M

Net patient income

-$231.3K

Other income

$12.1K

Payroll costs

$5.8M 61.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.9M

Total costs

$9.7M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (56% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 56%

Private pay 36%

Medicaid 8%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 40%

Private pay 50%

Medicaid 10%

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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

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.

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).

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).

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).

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

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)

Who is the owner of Brookestone Acres?

Brookestone Acres is legally operated by Vsl Columbus, LLC, and administered by Assistant Administrator Raven Schmid.

Is Brookestone Acres in a walkable area?

Brookestone Acres has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookestone Acres?

Brookestone Acres's occupancy is 79%.

Are pets allowed at Brookestone Acres?

No, Brookestone Acres has a no-pet policy.

Does Brookestone Acres operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Brookestone Acres is registered as a non-profit in NE.

Who is the administrator of Brookestone Acres?

Assistant Administrator Raven Schmid is the administrator of Brookestone Acres.

How many beds does Brookestone Acres have?

Brookestone Acres has 80 beds.

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Brookestone Acres

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Inspection History

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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

58 Certified Nursing Assistant

17 Medication Aide/Technician

12 Licensed Practical Nurse

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist

8 Registered Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Dental Services Staff

3 Speech Language Pathologist

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

4 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Nebraska

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

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

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