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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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Columbus, Nebraska with 145 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
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.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JW NEBRASKA OPERATIONS, LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| REISMAN, ADINA | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| SEGAL, CARYN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| BANK OF OKLAHOMA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2022 |
| EMERALD HEALTHCARE LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| EVOLVE THERAPY SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| LIMESTONE FISCAL SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| MERCH PAY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| NEXUS SERVICE GROUP LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| SAUL N FRIEDMAN & COMPANY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| ZIMMET HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| FLEISCHMANN, DAVID | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GOFF, KILEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 15, 2024 |
| GOPIN, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| GRONENTHAL, MEGAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 19, 2023 |
| MOLT, MELINDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| ROAN, CHELSEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 18, 2019 |
| SATTAR, ARIF | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| WICHMAN, JERI JO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 29, 2022 |
| BANK OF OKLAHOMA | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| EMERALD HEALTHCARE LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 22, 2025 |
| EVOLVE THERAPY SERVICES LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 22, 2025 |
| LIMESTONE FISCAL SERVICES LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 22, 2025 |
| MERCH PAY INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| NEXUS SERVICE GROUP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| SAUL N FRIEDMAN & COMPANY | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| ZIMMET HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 24, 2025 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2023 |
| FLEISCHMANN, DAVID | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GOFF, KILEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 15, 2024 |
| GOPIN, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| GRONENTHAL, MEGAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 19, 2023 |
| MOLT, MELINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| ROAN, CHELSEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 18, 2019 |
| SATTAR, ARIF | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| WICHMAN, JERI JO | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 29, 2022 |
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