Brookestone Acres
4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601 · CCN 285291
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg residents/day
- 74.8
- Phone
- 4029429260
Inspection history vs Nebraska & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Nebraska avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-09-11 | 3 | 6.7 | 9.5 | -3.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-08-29 | 2 | 6.1 | 9.8 | -4.1 better |
| 3 | 2023-08-03 | 9 | 5.4 | 9.3 | +3.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.54 | 28.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.59 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.94 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- VETTER SENIOR LIVING
- Facilities in chain
- 22
- Chain avg overall
- 4.30 / 5
Inspection citations (14)
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-10-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-10-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-09-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2016-12-23 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-12-23 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| SCHMID, RAVEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-09-20 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VETTER, JACK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| ZARUBA, DALE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-01 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-15 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-15 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-15 |
| VETTER, JACK | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-06-15 |
| SCHMID, RAVEN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-09-20 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-01 |
| VETTER, JACK | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-01 |
| ZARUBA, DALE | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-01 |
Other facilities in Columbus
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus | ★★★☆☆ | 145 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.