Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.

August 21, 2025 Health Inspection

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 3 penalties totaling $24,750

$15,000
Aug 16, 2022

Fine

$9,750
Aug 16, 2022

Fine

$0
Aug 16, 2022

Payment Denial

2021 2 penalties totaling $1,638

$983
Jun 21, 2021

Fine

$655
Feb 15, 2021

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 12 violations

Tag 0686 D Aug 14, 2024

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2024
Tag 0880 D Aug 14, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2024
Tag 0584 E Jul 18, 2024

Honor 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.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0689 D Jul 18, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0757 D Jul 18, 2024

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0759 D Jul 18, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0801 E Jul 18, 2024

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0804 D Jul 18, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0812 E Jul 18, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0880 F Jul 18, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Tag 0677 D May 1, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 21, 2024
Tag 0725 D May 1, 2024

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

2023 4 violations

Tag 0689 D Oct 4, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Tag 0600 D Aug 17, 2023

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0609 D Aug 17, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0677 D Aug 17, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

2022 4 violations

Tag 0690 D Aug 16, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2022
Tag 0758 D Aug 16, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2022
Tag 0759 D Aug 16, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2022
Tag 0880 E Aug 16, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 23, 2022

2021 6 violations

Tag 0565 D May 25, 2021

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021
Tag 0689 G May 25, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021
Tag 0761 E May 25, 2021

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021
Tag 0801 E May 25, 2021

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021
Tag 0804 E May 25, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021
Tag 0812 E May 25, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 23, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 F Oct 21, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2019 8 violations

Tag 0584 E Sep 26, 2019

Honor 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.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0641 D Sep 26, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0656 D Sep 26, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0684 D Sep 26, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0689 D Sep 26, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0695 D Sep 26, 2019

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0697 D Sep 26, 2019

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Tag 0880 D Sep 26, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Nov 10, 2019

2018 5 violations

Tag 0677 D Aug 16, 2018

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0692 D Aug 16, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0759 D Aug 16, 2018

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0812 F Aug 16, 2018

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018
Tag 0880 D Aug 16, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 28, 2018

2017 16 violations

Tag 0166 E Jun 21, 2017

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0176 D Jun 21, 2017

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0223 E Jun 21, 2017

Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and involuntary separation from others.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0225 D Jun 21, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0248 D Jun 21, 2017

Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0253 E Jun 21, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0280 E Jun 21, 2017

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0309 D Jun 21, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0312 E Jun 21, 2017

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0314 D Jun 21, 2017

Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0323 D Jun 21, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0329 D Jun 21, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0353 E Jun 21, 2017

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0371 F Jun 21, 2017

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0425 E Jun 21, 2017

Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
Tag 0441 E Jun 21, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Aug 4, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 3-star nursing home in Columbus, NE with 145 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 4025648014
📍 2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

What violations has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus received?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus safe?
Safety at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus?
Phone: 4025648014. Address: 2855 40th Avenue, Columbus, NE. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus offer?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a skilled nursing facility with 145 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Columbus, NE?
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