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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Columbus, Nebraska

5 of the 7 places in Columbus work with Medicaid: 2 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 3 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Nebraska’s records.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 7 places in Columbus.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Nebraska’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Nebraska

It is run by Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care. (855) 632-7633 · Apply for Medicaid. ACCESSNebraska. In Lincoln: (402) 473-7000; in Omaha: (402) 595-1178.

  • Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver: Home and community-based services for people who are 65 or older or have a disability and need a nursing home level of care; includes Supported Residential Living in assisted living (the person pays room and board).

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Columbus?
In our directory, 5 of the 7 places in Columbus, Nebraska, work with Medicaid: 2 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 3 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Nebraska’s records.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Nebraska?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Nebraska: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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