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Assisted Living & Senior Housing in Columbus, NE.

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9 licensed assisted living facilities in Columbus, NE
Updated October 21, 2026
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EDGEWOOD COLUMBUS SENIOR LIVING, LLC

3386 53RD AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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PRAIRIE VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER

3000 39TH AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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MERIDIAN GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING

4515 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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COTTONWOOD SENIOR LIVING

3271 29TH AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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EMERALD NURSING & REHAB COLUMBUS

2855 40TH AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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ASSISTED LIVING CONCEPTS INC

3271 29TH AVENUE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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COLUMBUS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC

2855 40TH AVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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RAINBOW CENTER INC

3602 16TH STREET, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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MERIDIAN GARDENSOPERATING LLC

4515 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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How many licensed assisted living facilities are in Columbus, NE?
9 licensed assisted living facilities in Columbus, NE, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these assisted living facilities?
Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.
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