Nursing Homes in ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE)
CMS records 2 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 68601 (Columbus, NE); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.
Browse: all nursing homes · Nebraska · Nursing Homes in Columbus · all care in ZIP 68601
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 68601
What to weigh 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.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookestone Acres | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 80 | 75.3% | 20.0% | 0 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 145 | 73.5% | 33.3% | 1 |
CMS data for ZIP 68601
The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 68601; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at Brookestone Acres (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 225 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.03 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 26.6% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Brookestone Acres (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 225 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.03 |
| Avg RN turnover | 26.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Where does this information come from?
Do any providers in ZIP 68601 have federal penalties?
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 68601?
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 68601?
What other ZIP codes near Columbus have nursing homes?
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 68601?
About the data
This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
Required disclosures
For general information only, not medical advice. This website shares public data and general information. It does not offer medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment guidance, and it cannot replace a consultation with a qualified health care professional or with Medicare.
Independent and unaffiliated. MedicalFacilities.org is a private, independently run directory. It is not affiliated with, nor endorsed or operated by, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, or any government agency. CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site.
Confirm details before acting. Facility records come from public federal datasets and may lag or contain errors. Always verify current ratings, services, availability, and coverage directly with the provider and on Medicare.gov.
Certain outbound links on this site are partner or affiliate links. If you use them we may receive a commission, and your price does not change. This never influences the data we publish.