Nursing HomeColumbus, NECMS 285291Updated September 25, 2026
Brookestone AcresDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record
Searching for Brookestone Acres deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Columbus, NE: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.
On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 14 dated timeline events.
Inspection snapshot
At a glance
Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for Brookestone Acres.
Deficiencies
14
Moderate inspection concerns
Complaints
0
None on current rollup
Recorded fines
$0
No fine amount on file
Risk level
Moderate
Moderate inspection concerns
Moderate inspection concerns
Brookestone Acres has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.
Class I0
Class II0
Class III13
Class IV1
Findings by AHCA class
Class I
0
Class II
0
Class III
13
Class IV
1
13 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
1 Class IV citation: Class IV issues are usually paperwork or process gaps. They still belong in a full compliance picture, especially if they stack up.
Most common CMS category on file: Assessment & care planning (3).
Brookestone Acres deficiency timeline
Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 14 events on record. Newest first.
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0695: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025
Class IVMinimal harm / potential for minimal harm (C)cms
F0732: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Sep 25, 2025
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 1, 2024
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0758: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
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.
Corrected Oct 1, 2024
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0580: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Sep 6, 2023
Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0623: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).
Class I: Imminent danger
0 on record
Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.
Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.
Class II: Direct threat
0 on record
Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).
Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.
Class III: Indirect or potential threat
13 on record
Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.
Class IV: No direct resident threat
1 on record
Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.
Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.
Findings by deficiency type
CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.
Assessment & care planning
3 citations
Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.
Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?
Quality of life & care
3 citations
Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.
Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?
Pharmacy services
3 citations
Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.
Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?
Resident rights
3 citations
Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.
Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?
Nursing & physician services
1 citation
Clinical service gaps can delay treatment and worsen outcomes.
Ask: Is clinical staffing and medical oversight adequate?
Infection control
1 citation
Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.
Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?
Brookestone Acres deficiency FAQ
Common questions families ask when researching Brookestone Acres inspection history in Columbus, NE.
Does Brookestone Acres have deficiencies?
Yes. Brookestone Acres has 14 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.
How many deficiencies does Brookestone Acres have?
Brookestone Acres has 14 deficiencies on the public totals we track.
What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for Brookestone Acres?
Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.
Are there fines or complaints for Brookestone Acres?
No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for Brookestone Acres. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.
Where do these deficiency numbers come from?
Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.
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Brookestone Acres deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.