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.
August 22, 2024
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 October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
August 22, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 1, 2024.
July 24, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 28, 2024.
April 9, 2024
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 May 24, 2024.
April 9, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
April 9, 2024
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. Corrected May 24, 2024.
February 6, 2024
Tag F0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
February 6, 2024
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 March 22, 2024.
February 6, 2024
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
September 26, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.
September 26, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.
September 26, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.
September 26, 2023
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 10, 2023.
September 26, 2023
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 November 10, 2023.
September 26, 2023
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 November 10, 2023.
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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