Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Columbus, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285092) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (402) 564-8014 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus reports total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has no federal fines on record according to CMS, but it does have 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon on this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1989 and is certified for 145 beds, with an average of 73.5 residents. The facility is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with 60.9% nursing turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 145 beds with an average of 73.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 3, 1, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4025648014 and verify 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 4025648014 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285092?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.