Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40th Avenue · Columbus, NE · 68601 · 4025648014
145 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Emerald Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.74 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
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.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285092 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.