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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 78th out of 117 homes in Nebraska. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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 4m per day |
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%Emerald Columbus is legally operated by Columbus Operations, Llc, and administrated by Chelsey Roan.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 121 | 52 | This facility has 133% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (121 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 133% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2011.
| 8.1 | 3.5 | This facility has 131% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (8.1 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 131% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 16, 2025, found no deficiencies as it was a licensing issuance following a change of ownership. Earlier inspections showed a mixed history with several citations related mainly to environmental maintenance, care planning, medication management, infection control, and fire safety issues. Complaint investigations from prior years included substantiated findings of inadequate staffing, failure to protect residents from abuse, and incomplete fall prevention measures, while many other complaints were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with no deficiencies reported in the last two licensing-related inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.2
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.5
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
14% better than Nebraska average
5% worse than Nebraska average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,002 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 57 | 24 | 81 | 10,182 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 27 | 12 | 39 | 7,312 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapist | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,057 | 92 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 17 | 26 | 4,998 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 7 | 12 | 1,433 | 90 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,286 | 81 | 88% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 955 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 952 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 950 | 72 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 427 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 26 | 28% | 3.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 11 | 12% | 2.7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.4
35% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.9
27% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 23.3
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.5%
64% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.8%
38% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 22.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.6%
10% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
29% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
22% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.5%
80% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.2%
32% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.4%
28% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 19.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.8%
7% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 93.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 96.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
67.5%
16% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 80.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
78% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 2.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.6%
In line with Nebraska averageNebraska average: 75.9%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
35% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Emerald Columbus based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #22 / 120Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 120 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Emerald Columbus's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.63 miles to nearest hospital (Columbus Urgent Care LLC)
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Emerald Columbus is located in Columbus, Nebraska.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus | 117 | 83.5% | +19% | 5.07 | -32% | +14% | $0 | 14 | 4.7 | - | 74 | - | 23 | Raven Schmid | $10.7M | $6.5M | 60.6% | 285291 | ||||
| Emerald Columbus |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Columbus (40Th Avenue) | 145 | 56.6% | -20% | 3.78 | -37% | -15% | $0 | 20 | 3.3 | - | 82 | A+ | 57 | Columbus Operations LLC | $11.3M | $6.1M | 54% | 285092 |
Emerald Columbus is in the 40th Avenue neighborhood of Columbus.
The legal owner and operator of Emerald Columbus is Columbus Operations, Llc.
Emerald Columbus has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Emerald Columbus's occupancy is 57%.
Chelsey Roan is the administrator of Emerald Columbus.
Emerald Columbus has 145 beds.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Emerald Columbus in the photo gallery on this page.
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