Nexus At Columbia
Columbia, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145717) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $338,854 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (618) 281-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nexus At Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nexus At Columbia reports total nurse staffing of about 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 registered nurse hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
Nexus At Columbia has 6 federal fines on record totaling $338,854.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available CMS data, but families should confirm current status on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Nexus At Columbia is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbia, Monroe County, Illinois, with 119 certified beds and an average of 103.8 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
CMS Care Compare assigns Nexus At Columbia an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.43644 hours per resident per day, including 0.33919 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $338,854.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on the circumstances behind these penalties.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this listing. Chain affiliation and ownership-history details beyond the 12-month change indicator were not included in the data available for this profile.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families are encouraged to verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Nexus At Columbia has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 51.5%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $338,854.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
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 Facility designation for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Nexus At Columbia has 119 certified beds and an average of 103.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is a for-profit limited liability company; chain affiliation information was not included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 6, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Nexus At Columbia scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail was not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6182816800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail was not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6182816800 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record for Nexus At Columbia at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145717?state=IL.
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.