Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 38-bed facility in Columbus, Nebraska, and it does a lot under one roof. Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and hospice care all sit here together. The neighborhood is very walkable (Walk Score 70), so most errands stay within reach on foot, with just a few that may occasionally require residents to get a transportation service or get driving help from family.
Recovery is the through-line: there is short-term rehab for people leaving the hospital, plus orthopedic rehab, cardiac recovery, and wound healing. A doctor is on staff and staffing runs around the clock.
The nursing hours give a concrete picture of daily coverage that residents can expect. Nurse aides provide close to 2 hours and 48 minutes per resident each day. Add roughly 45 minutes of licensed practical nurse time and about 18 minutes of registered nurse time on top of that. Residents stay in private rooms, with meals served on-site.
Inspections have focused on the routine end of things, mostly fire-safety systems and recordkeeping, not hands-on resident care.
So the fit here is fairly clear: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a place for older adults who need skilled nursing or a stretch of rehab in a small, recovery-minded setting, without going far from Columbus.
Staffing hours
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.
Hours per resident per day vs Nebraska averages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 of 6 metrics below state avg
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is administered by Administrator Chelsey Roan.
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, 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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 52 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (0 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 13 | 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 |
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.98
10% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.80
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.40
23% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 1.95
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.1%
13% better than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 20.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.5%
68% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 11.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
53% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
28.1%
48% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
45.0%
11% worse than Nebraska averageNebraska average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbus's city center to Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Brookestone of Papillion | NH SNF | Papillion | 110
Facility
110
NE AVG
81
Rank
#51 / 225 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#53 / 177 | +16% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#43 / 119 | -2% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 7
Facility
7
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#14 / 122 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#6 / 122 | - | 94 | - |
35
Facility
35
NE AVG
47
Rank
#195 / 285 | John Harris | $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#18 / 113 | $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#9 / 113 | 75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#10 / 113 | 285268 | ||||
| Brookestone Acres | NH SNF | Columbus | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
81
Rank
#82 / 225 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#86 / 177 | +8% | 4.98
Facility
4.98
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#19 / 119 | -32% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 14
Facility
14
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#49 / 122 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#85 / 122 | - | 63 | - |
70
Facility
70
NE AVG
47
Rank
#42 / 285 | Raven Schmid | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#25 / 113 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#23 / 113 | 61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#61 / 113 | 285291 | ||||
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and | NH HC HOS IL SNF | Elkhorn | 140
Facility
140
NE AVG
81
Rank
#26 / 225 |
91.4%
Facility
91.4%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#21 / 177 | +25% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#35 / 119 | -18% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#4 / 122 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 122 | 1 | 128 | - |
6
Facility
6
NE AVG
47
Rank
#274 / 285 | Timothy Malloy | $21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#4 / 113 | 58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#75 / 113 | 285276 | ||||
| Highland Park Care Center | NH ADC MC RC SNF | Sweetwater Alliance | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
81
Rank
#130 / 225 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#36 / 177 | +20% | 5.54
Facility
5.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#9 / 119 | +2% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 9
Facility
9
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#25 / 122 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#26 / 122 | - | 53 | - |
52
Facility
52
NE AVG
47
Rank
#126 / 285 | Terri Myers | $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 113 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#37 / 113 | 70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#27 / 113 | 285063 |
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is legally operated by Po Box 625, 2855 40Th Avenue, and administered by Administrator Chelsey Roan.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NE state health department records, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus's license number is ALF445.
No, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a no-pet policy.
Administrator Chelsey Roan is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has 38 beds.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has no reported deficiencies since 2011 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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