Nursing homeActive
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 686014025648014145 certified beds · 74 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
22
● 1● 21● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
1 action
Last survey
2026-05-28
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-29 | Complaint | 120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-21 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-14 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-18 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-01 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-17 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-12Record 285092-20260528-F921
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-12Record 285092-20260429-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-12Record 285092-20260429-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-12Record 285092-20260429-F732
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-15Record 285092-20250821-F584
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-15Record 285092-20250821-F880
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 285092-20240814-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 285092-20240814-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F584
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F689
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F757
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F759
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F801
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-30Record 285092-20240718-F880
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 285092-20240501-F677
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-21Record 285092-20240501-F725
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 285092-20231004-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 285092-20230817-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 285092-20230817-F609
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-08Record 285092-20230817-F677
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-21 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 21 days, from 2025-11-21 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.39
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.57
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.24
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover61%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 26.8% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.2% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 22.2% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Bank Of Oklahoma Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chafetz, Yisroel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chafetz, Yisroel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fleischmann, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goff, Kiley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gopin, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gronenthal, Megan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jw Nebraska Operations, LLC Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Merch Pay Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Molt, Melinda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nexus Service Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reisman, Adina Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roan, Chelsey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sattar, Arif Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saul N Friedman & Company Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Segal, Caryn Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walden, Jacob Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walden, Jacob Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wichman, Jeri Jo Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Emerald Healthcare — 14 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Platte.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Acres Columbus | 0.7 mi | 2025-09-11 | 140 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Osceola Osceola | 20.1 mi | 2026-05-19 | 080 |
| St. Joseph's Villa, Inc. David City | 18.3 mi | 2025-08-12 | 0131 |
| Brookestone of David City David City | 19.0 mi | 2025-02-13 | 040 |
| Genoa Community Hospital/LTC Genoa | 18.3 mi | 2025-05-28 | 090 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |