DBelow average · score 37/100 · #131 of 179 in Nebraska
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40Th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601 · 145 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Nebraska
6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28)top quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Nebraska nursing homes in the same size band (large, 145 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus at a Glance
D
37/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.57 h.
20<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 28.
83<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 1.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
30<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Nebraska, large facilities · CMS record 285092 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2855 40Th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Phone4025648014
CountyPlatte
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds145
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.