• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)
• Has 145 certified beds with an average of 83.2 residents per day (57% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Aug 21, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.86 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 74.0% (high)
• Part of the Emerald Healthcare chain (14 facilities)
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska with 145 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored at average compared to Nebraska facilities.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS OPERATIONS LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 20, 2019 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 3, 2019 |
| YCNE OPERATIONS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 99% | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 3, 2019 |
| GOPIN, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| FLEISCHMANN, DAVID | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| FLEISCHMANN, DAVID | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MANN, NICHOLAS | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 16, 2019 |
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