Brookestone Acres
Grade B — 85/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
80
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Total Fines
None
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
VETTER SENIOR LIVING
100%
VETTER SENIOR LIVING
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC
SCHMID, RAVEN
STUHR, BRIAN
VANEKEREN, GLENN
VETTER, ELDORA
VETTER, JACK
ZARUBA, DALE
STUHR, BRIAN
VANEKEREN, GLENN
VETTER, ELDORA
VETTER, JACK
SCHMID, RAVEN
STUHR, BRIAN
VANEKEREN, GLENN
VETTER, ELDORA
VETTER, JACK
ZARUBA, DALE
Penalties & Fines
No penalties or fines on record.
Health Inspection Deficiencies (14)
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for Brookestone Acres?
Brookestone Acres in Columbus, Nebraska has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 84.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for Brookestone Acres?
Brookestone Acres has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does Brookestone Acres have?
Brookestone Acres has 14 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
How many beds does Brookestone Acres have?
Brookestone Acres has 80 certified beds with approximately 74 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 4715 38th Street, Columbus, Nebraska 68601. It is a non profit - other facility.
Data Disclaimer
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