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Brookestone Acres

4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
Score: 90 / 100

Brookestone Acres is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Columbus, Nebraska, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 90/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Brookestone Acres exceed national averages, with 4.54 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.59 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Brookestone Acres. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.54 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.22 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.91 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Sep 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Sep 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Aug 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 2, 2023 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 90 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3