CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Brookestone Acres is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 2014. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Dec 23, 2016 |
| SCHMID, RAVEN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Sep 20, 2021 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| ZARUBA, DALE | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 23, 2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| SCHMID, RAVEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 20, 2021 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| ZARUBA, DALE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
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