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HomeNebraskaBrookestone Acres

Brookestone Acres

4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 686014029429260
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 80 certified beds with an average of 74.8 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Sep 11, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.54 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 28.7%

• Part of the Vetter Senior Living chain (22 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
74.8
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 18, 2014
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Platte
Last Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
8.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.22 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.54 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.7%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2016
VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
SCHMID, RAVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 20, 2021
STUHR, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
ZARUBA, DALEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
SCHMID, RAVENCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 20, 2021
STUHR, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
ZARUBA, DALECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Brookestone Acres?▾
Brookestone Acres has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Brookestone Acres had any health inspection violations?▾
Brookestone Acres had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Brookestone Acres?▾
Brookestone Acres provides 4.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 3.22 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.7%.
How many beds does Brookestone Acres have?▾
Brookestone Acres has 80 certified beds with an average of 74.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Brookestone Acres?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska with an average rating of 4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Columbus nursing homes page.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →