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HomeNebraskaBrookestone Acres

Brookestone Acres

4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 686014029429260WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(33 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
80
certified

How Brookestone Acres Compares in Nebraska

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.

CMS overall rating
5/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NE average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.49 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
26.3%
NE average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.49 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.98.
Staff turnover is 26.3%, lower than the Nebraska average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Platte County 65+
6,076
17.8% of county
County Population
34,219
Platte County

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.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
75.3
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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
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 Aide3.16 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.49 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.73 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.3%
RN Turnover
20.0%
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
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
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
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

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Brookestone Acres and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Brookestone Acres
Columbus, NECurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Columbus, NE3,696 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Genoa Community Hospital/LTC
Genoa, NE18.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St. Joseph's Villa, Inc.
David City, NE19.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $27,115
Brookestone of David City
David City, NE19.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola
Osceola, NE20.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Clarkson Community Care Center Inc
Clarkson, NE23.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $15,593
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Brookestone Acres
Columbus, NE · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus
Columbus, NE
3,696 ft1/53/51/5None recorded
Genoa Community Hospital/LTC
Genoa, NE
18.0 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
St. Joseph's Villa, Inc.
David City, NE
19.0 mi2/52/53/5$27,115
Brookestone of David City
David City, NE
19.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Osceola
Osceola, NE
20.5 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Clarkson Community Care Center Inc
Clarkson, NE
23.0 mi1/52/51/5$15,593

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Brookestone Acres cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Brookestone Acres participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Brookestone Acres had any health inspection violations?▾
Brookestone Acres had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Brookestone Acres?▾
Brookestone Acres provides 4.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 3.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.3%.
How many beds does Brookestone Acres have?▾
Brookestone Acres has 80 certified beds with an average of 75.3 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska, including 1 in Columbus. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Brookestone Acres?▾
On Google Maps, Brookestone Acres has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 33 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →