Nursing Homes · Lincoln, NE
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
4735 South 54th Street · Lincoln, NE 68516 · 173 certified beds
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About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is a nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its capacity is 173 beds, above the Lancaster County median of 97 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Emerald Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 46 citations, the most recent on May 19, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.38 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Lincoln. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (46)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
May 19, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2026.
May 19, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2026.
May 19, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 26, 2026.
May 11, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
February 11, 2026
Tag F0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 19, 2026.
November 18, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
September 15, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 15, 2025.
June 2, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
June 2, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2025.
April 3, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2025.
March 3, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2025.
January 23, 2025
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2025.
October 21, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 18, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $37,998
October 21, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,000 against this nursing home on October 21, 2024.
October 21, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 13, 2024, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on October 21, 2024).
January 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,529 against this nursing home on January 2, 2024.
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,469 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
September 26, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 19, 2023, lasting 44 days (triggered by inspection on September 26, 2023).
Staffing
3.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Emerald Healthcare, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.5 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 2.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Nebraska.
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