Brookestone Acres
Columbus, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285291) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 942-9260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookestone Acres holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Brookestone Acres reports 4.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing turnover of 26.3%.
Brookestone Acres has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Brookestone Acres is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska (Platte County), operated as a Non profit - Other facility. It has been federally certified since September 2014 and holds 80 certified beds, with an average of 75.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookestone Acres carries an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the available data for Brookestone Acres.
The facility is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and detailed survey findings before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookestone Acres has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brookestone Acres is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 26.3% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Brookestone Acres.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for Brookestone Acres.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookestone Acres has 80 certified beds and an average daily population of 75.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Brookestone Acres is owned as a Non profit - Other entity and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Brookestone Acres has been federally certified since September 18, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Brookestone Acres scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4029429260 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4029429260 to arrange a visit and review the current inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Brookestone Acres' full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285291?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.