Emerald Columbus

Emerald Columbus is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Emerald Columbus is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Emerald Columbus

2855 40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601 View Map

Emerald Columbus is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

Emerald Columbus is an Assisted Living Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Emerald Columbus

Emerald Columbus envisions Assisted Living as the ideal solution for those seeking support in daily living. The community maximizes residents’ independence by providing tailored assistance and engaging in daily activities. With a commitment to creating a home-like environment, Emerald Columbus organizes pet visits and recreational outings. In Emerald, residents maintain mobility and independence, receiving minimal attendant care or supervision. 

At Emerald Columbus’ Assisted Living, residents experience a range of amenities and facilities designed to enhance their well-being. The community is staffed with professionally trained and compassionate personnel who provide 24-hour assisted care and continuous health monitoring. Residents enjoy daily life enrichment activities tailored to their interests, including regular outings. Essential services such as laundry, housekeeping, social and pastoral services, personal attendant care, and three delicious meals daily contribute to a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle. Emerald Columbus ensures residents’ independence while fostering a supportive and enriching atmosphere.

Home Information Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
145
Occupancy
51.6%
Total Bed Days Available
66795
Avg. Length of Stay
134 days
Avg. Residents per Day
74
Finance
Home Revenue
$10,293,263.00
Payroll Costs
$4,659,140.00
Profit
$1,811,625.00
Total Costs
$872,174.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
45.3%
House Specifics:
CCN
285092
Owner Name
COLUMBUS OPERATIONS LLC
Rural vs. Urban
Rural
County
Platte
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
194
Total Discharges
196
% Medicaid Admissions
8%
% Medicare Admissions
66%
% Private Pay Admissions
26%
% Medicaid Discharges
28%
% Medicare Discharges
33%
% Private Pay Discharges
39%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.78 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
13158
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
4172
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
9001
Years in operation
18+ years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating
Rated A+

Facility & Licensing Details

  • Primary Contact Info Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Nebraska licensing records. Staci Cardenas, Executive Director
  • CCN (CMS Certification) Info Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Certification Number. 285092
  • Date Business Started Info The date the business reports it began operations. January 1, 1984

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Minimum Age

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Transportation Services

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Types of Care at Emerald Columbus

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home
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Address 1.9 miles from city center

Address 2855 40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

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Compare Assisted Living around Columbus
Emerald Columbus
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Columbus
1 Bed
No
A+
57
COLUMBUS OPERATIONS LLC
51.6%
$10,293,263.00
$4,659,140.00
45.3%
74.40
1/5
3.7804
2/5
1/5
2/5
Columbus Senior Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Columbus
1 Bed
Yes
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81
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-
-
-
-
-
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Cottonwood Senior Living
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Columbus
Studio / 1 Bed
No
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39
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
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Prairie Village Retirement Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Columbus
Private Rooms
Yes
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43
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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The Heritage at Meridian Gardens
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Columbus
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Yes
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23
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-
-
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Nebraska Respite Network
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NE Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
NE Respite Network

Nebraska Respite Network

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • NE Specifics:
    Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), 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 Specifics:
    Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).
Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Nebraska SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • NE Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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