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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus, Columbus, NE: 3 star rating, no fines but 1 payment denial

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus in Columbus, NE is owned by JW Nebraska Operations, LLC, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines but 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 19 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 28, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
2 of 5
Certified beds
145
Residents per day
70 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Columbus Operations LLC
Chain
Emerald Healthcare, 14 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
19, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 28, 2026
CMS Certification Number
285092
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 21, 2025Payment denialNot listedNovember 21, 202521data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 28, 2026F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 29, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 29, 2026F732Post nurse staffing information every day.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
April 29, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 12, 2026data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
August 21, 2025F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 15, 2025data.cms.gov
August 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
August 14, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 17, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
July 18, 2024F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 30, 2024data.cms.gov
May 1, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 21, 2024data.cms.gov
May 1, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 4, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 10, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 24 individual or personal trusts (4 owners, 10 managers, 10 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
JW Nebraska Operations, LLCDirect ownerNot listedNovember 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Bank of OklahomaOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2022data.cms.gov
Emerald Healthcare LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Evolve Therapy Services LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Limestone Fiscal Services LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedJuly 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Merch Pay IncOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Nexus Service Group LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Saul N Friedman & CompanyOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedMay 1, 2019data.cms.gov
Bank of OklahomaAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
Emerald Healthcare LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 22, 2025data.cms.gov
Evolve Therapy Services LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 22, 2025data.cms.gov
Limestone Fiscal Services LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 22, 2025data.cms.gov
Merch Pay IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
Nexus Service Group LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
Saul N Friedman & CompanyAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov
Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 24, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.