Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Nursing Home · Columbus, NE
CMS certification number285092
Contact & location
2855 40th AvenueColumbus, NE 68601
Platte County
- Phone
- (402) 564-8014
- ZIP code
- 68601 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 145
- Residents per day
- 73.5 (51% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Columbus Operations LLC
- Chain
- Emerald Healthcare (14 facilities, avg 1.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.57 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.39 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.51 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.24 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 60.9 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 21, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 40 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-04-29 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2025-08-21 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-08-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-08-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-01 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2023-10-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-08-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | Payment Denial | 21 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Oklahoma (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fleischmann, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goff, Kiley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gopin, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gronenthal, Megan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merch Pay INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molt, Melinda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nexus Service Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roan, Chelsey (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sattar, Arif (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saul N Friedman & Company (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wichman, Jeri Jo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| JW Nebraska Operations, LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reisman, Adina (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Segal, Caryn (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bank of Oklahoma (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fleischmann, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goff, Kiley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gopin, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gronenthal, Megan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merch Pay INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molt, Melinda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nexus Service Group LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Roan, Chelsey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sattar, Arif (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saul N Friedman & Company (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wichman, Jeri Jo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus have?
It has 145 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.
Who owns Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
It is part of Emerald Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
(402) 564-8014. The facility is located at 2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601.
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