About Brookestone Acres
Nursing home overview and details
Brookestone Acres is an nursing home in Columbus, NE, serving Platte County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 73.8 residents.
Brookestone Acres has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2014, bringing 12 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with VETTER SENIOR LIVING, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Brookestone Acres has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Columbus, NE, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Brookestone Acres has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Brookestone Acres provides 4.62 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.60 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 29.9%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 30.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.82 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Brookestone Acres has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Brookestone Acres
13 affiliated physicians
Dr. Luke Lemke, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Kipton Anderson, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Marie Rodehorst, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jeffrey Gotschall, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Dale Zaruba, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Daniel Rosenquist, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Gregory Schafer, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tamra Boettcher, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Craig Pekny, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Edward Discoe, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Megan Faltys, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Michelle Sell, MD
Family Practice
+ 1 more physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Brookestone Acres
What is the CMS rating for Brookestone Acres?
Brookestone Acres has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Brookestone Acres have?
Brookestone Acres has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 73.8 residents.
What type of facility is Brookestone Acres?
Brookestone Acres is a non profit - other nursing home serving Platte County in Columbus, NE.
How many doctors practice at Brookestone Acres?
13 physicians are affiliated with Brookestone Acres. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Brookestone Acres have any safety concerns?
Brookestone Acres has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·