Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 3-star (average) rated 145-bed nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska. It has 2 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

emerald nursing & rehab columbus

2855 40th Avenue · Columbus, NE 68601
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.30
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.86
RN Turnover
57.1%
Total Staff Turnover
74.0%
Facility Info
Beds
145
Avg. Residents/Day
83
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
2
Complaint Deficiencies
0
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2025 Payment Denial

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus been fined or penalized?
Yes, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $0.
How many deficiencies does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus have?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has 2 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus compare to other nursing homes in Columbus?
Visit our Columbus, Nebraska nursing homes page to see how Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus ranks against other facilities in the area.