Nexus at Columbia
253 BRADINGTON DRIVE, Columbia, IL 62236
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Nexus at Columbia Compares
Nexus at Columbia is a 119-bed for-profit nursing facility in Columbia, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.0%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (29% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (31% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Nexus at Columbia
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Nexus at Columbia with other nursing homes in Columbia.
How is Nexus at Columbia addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Nexus at Columbia keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.5% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Nexus at Columbia doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How do residents and families raise concerns at Nexus at Columbia?
CMS data does not list an active family or resident council here, so ask how care-plan concerns, complaints, and follow-up are tracked.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Nexus at Columbia?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Columbia
Columbia sits in Monroe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 6,126 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $89,648
- Median home value
- $220,600
Demographics for Monroe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Columbia.
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