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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Columbus, NebraskaNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is an assisted living community in Columbus, NE. It is licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as an assisted living facility for up to 38 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
38 residents
State license
#ALF445, Licensed
Location
Columbus, NE
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
2855 40th Ave, Columbus, Nebraska 68601
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus includes Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 21, 2025, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident a day, below the Nebraska average of 3 hours 59 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 34 minutesBelow the Nebraska average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 24 minutesBelow the Nebraska average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 61%Above the Nebraska average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 28, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 12, 2026
April 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2026Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2026
August 21, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 15, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 15, 2025
August 14, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 17, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 17, 2024
July 18, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 30, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 30, 2024Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 30, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 30, 2024
May 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 21, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 21, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- August 21, 2025Payment denial, 21 days
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Columbus Operations LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 145
- Average residents per day
- 74
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- December 1, 1989
- Part of a chain
- Emerald Healthcare, 14 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 285092
Location
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2855 40th AveColumbus, NE 68601
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Questions about Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus have a nursing home?+
Yes. Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus's other levels of care.
How did Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on August 21, 2025 and cited 6 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 34 minutes with each resident per day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses. 61% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.