Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

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Po Box 625, 2855 40Th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 48 reviews

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Overall Review of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Columbus

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Staff care is consistently praised

Many reviewers describe staff as kind, supportive, and attentive to residents and families.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff as caring, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Multiple reviewers also mention management stepping in and staff going above and beyond, including during difficult periods. Several reviews use “treated like family” language and highlight supportive interactions at the facility.

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Understaffing and response problems

Some reviewers report staffing shortages and problems getting timely help.

A recurring concern is that residents may not receive needed support consistently, including bathing delays and episodes where residents appear soaked. Several reviews also describe slow response or difficulty reaching nursing staff by phone or messages. Others mention being told assignments aren’t their responsibility, along with unprofessional conduct and expectations that workers oversee too many patients.

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Meals are a frequent positive

Reviews frequently mention meals and food quality as a highlight.

Food shows up often in positive comments, with reviewers describing meals as enjoyable and cooks and kitchen teams working hard. Families also mention residents loving meals during rehab stays. The community includes meal preparation and service as part of care support, which aligns with residents who focus on day-to-day dining.

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Activities and socialization stand out

Several reviews highlight activities that help residents stay engaged.

Reviewers describe opportunities for activities and socialization, including for memory care residents. Families also mention that loved ones enjoyed apartment life alongside activities, and that their mother liked the variety of activities available. The community offers scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored programming, which matches what families emphasize in their comments.

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Cleanliness is mixed in reviews

Some reviewers praise cleanliness, while others describe the building as dirty.

Positive comments describe the facility as clean, with residents well kept and cared for. Other reviews contradict that, calling the place dirty and mentioning hygiene-related concerns. Because both perspectives appear in the reviews, cleanliness seems uneven across experiences.

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Features

Housing

38 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Gerrard Park (0.2 miles)
Headworks Park (1 miles)

Restaurants

Shenanigan's (0.3 miles)
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (0.4 miles)
Taco Bell (0.4 miles)
McDonald's (0.5 miles)
Caffe Di Nonno (0.6 miles)
Subway (0.6 miles)
Fuego Mexican Grill (0.7 miles)

Physicians

Optometric Center Of Columbus PC (0.3 miles)
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute - Columbus (0.9 miles)
Columbus General Surgery (0.9 miles)
Hematology & Oncology Consultants P C (0.9 miles)
Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic PC (0.9 miles)
Herschel E Stoller MD (0.9 miles)
Columbus Women's Healthcare PC (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

Hope Lutheran Church (0.4 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.5 miles)
Lutheran Trust (0.5 miles)
First Baptist Church (0.5 miles)
First United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
Jehovah's Witnesses (0.6 miles)
Seventh Day Adventist Christian School (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Bob's USave Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Bob's U-Save Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Tooley's Drug & Home Care (1.3 miles)
Tooley Drug Co (1.3 miles)

Theaters

Center 7 Theatres (0.6 miles)
Colfax Theater (16.5 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (0.6 miles)
38th Street Coffee (0.7 miles)
Picket Fence Cafe (1.2 miles)
Sapphire Brothers Cafe (2.9 miles)
Scotters Coffee (16.4 miles)

Hospitals

Center Of Dermatology PC (0.9 miles)
Columbus Medical Mission Team (0.9 miles)
Columbus Community Hospital (0.9 miles)
Alegent Health Memorial Hospital (16.4 miles)
Alegent Health Clinic (16.4 miles)

Transportation

Avcraft (1.7 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.8 miles)
Great Plains Taxidermy (16.5 miles)

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