Hospitals in ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE)
For ZIP 68601, Columbus, NE, the latest CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
ZIP 68601 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 1 CMS-certified hospitals in ZIP 68601; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC (non-profit).
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
All hospitals in ZIP 68601
Comparing hospitals in ZIP 68601
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 68601, Columbus, NE, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC | Hospital | 3.0 | non-profit | — | 0 |
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Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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