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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Columbus, NE.

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5 licensed nursing homes in Columbus, NE
Updated October 21, 2026
3.2Concerns

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.39 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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Brookestone Acres

4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Brookestone Acres brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.65 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (26%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 25.6% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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COLUMBUS HEALTH CARE, INC.

4715 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC

4600 38TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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FIVE STAR QUALITY CARE - NE INC

1112 15TH ST, COLUMBUS, NE 68601

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Columbus, NE?
5 licensed nursing homes in Columbus, NE, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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