B85

Brookestone Acres

Grade B 85/100 composite score

Non profit - Other

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
3/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

80

Ownership

Non profit - Other

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

4715 38th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
4029429260

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.65h
LPN
0.79h
CNA
3.51h
Total
4.94h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

VETTER SENIOR LIVING

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2016

100%

VETTER SENIOR LIVING

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2016

VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

SCHMID, RAVEN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2021

STUHR, BRIAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

VANEKEREN, GLENN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

VETTER, ELDORA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

VETTER, JACK

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

ZARUBA, DALE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2017

STUHR, BRIAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

VANEKEREN, GLENN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

VETTER, ELDORA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

VETTER, JACK

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2017

SCHMID, RAVEN

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Sep 2021

STUHR, BRIAN

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2017

VANEKEREN, GLENN

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2017

VETTER, ELDORA

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2017

VETTER, JACK

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2017

ZARUBA, DALE

IndividualCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2017

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (14)

September 11, 2025Health3 deficiencies
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 25, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2025
0732FMinimal harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 25, 2025
August 29, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Oct 1, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 1, 2024
August 3, 2023Health9 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Corrected Sep 6, 2023
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 6, 2023

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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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