Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

Columbus, Nebraska

Address

2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601

Phone

+1 402-564-8014

5.0 /10

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 2★ (25%) Quality: 2★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

2 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
2 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.00 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.32 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.76 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.80 hrs
Physical therapy
0.06 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
145 certified beds · ~83 avg residents/day (57% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 145-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Columbus, Nebraska. The center maintains a three-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a three-star health inspection score and two-star ratings for both staffing levels and quality measures. Services provided at this corporate-owned location include long-term care and rehabilitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus score on health inspections?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus have?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has 145 certified beds.
Does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus located?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is located at 2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE, 68601, Columbus, Nebraska.
How can I contact Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
You can reach Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus by phone at +1 402-564-8014.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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