Brookestone Acres
Nursing Home · Columbus, NE
CMS certification number285291
Contact & location
4715 38th StreetColumbus, NE 68601
Platte County
- Phone
- (402) 942-9260
- ZIP code
- 68601 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 75.3 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- VSL Columbus LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 18, 2014
- 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
- 4.49 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.16 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.73 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 20.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 20 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2025-09-11 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-25 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-29 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | 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 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
| 2023-08-03 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-06 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Schmid, Raven (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zaruba, Dale (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmid, Raven (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zaruba, Dale (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Brookestone Acres?
Brookestone Acres has a 5-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 Brookestone Acres have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 75 residents per day.
Has Brookestone Acres been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Brookestone Acres?
It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as non profit - other. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Brookestone Acres?
(402) 942-9260. The facility is located at 4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.