Nexus at Columbia

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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 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.9%) is below the Illinois average of 21.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Illinois average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.9% — better than the Illinois average of 21.8% (41% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Illinois average of 5.0%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 26.1%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 667 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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