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HomeNebraskaEmerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

4735 South 54th Street, Lincoln, NE 685164024880977
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
173
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $53,267

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 173 certified beds with an average of 101.4 residents per day (59% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 15 deficiencies (inspected Aug 22, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $53,267 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.61 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 61.8% (high)

• Part of the Emerald Healthcare chain (14 facilities)

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska with 173 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. The facility scored below average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
173
Avg Residents/Day
101.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 3, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lancaster
Last Inspection
Aug 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
139.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (49)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jun 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 19 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$53,267
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
6

Penalty History

FineJan 2, 2024
$3,529
FineDec 11, 2023
$8,469
FineJun 1, 2023
$15,269
FineOct 21, 2024
$26,000
Payment DenialOct 21, 2024
5 days denied
Payment DenialSep 26, 2023
44 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.50 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.61 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.35 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.8%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHAFETZ, YISROEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual49%Jan 15, 2024
WALDEN, JACOB5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual51%Jan 15, 2024
CHAFETZ, YISROEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual49%Apr 29, 2022
CHAFETZ, YISROELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 29, 2022
WALDEN, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 29, 2022
CHAFETZ, YISROELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2022
GOPIN, BRIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 15, 2024
WALDEN, JACOBCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2022
FLEISCHMANN, DAVIDCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 15, 2024
DUNN, MADELYNEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 29, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?▾
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 22, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $53,267 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?▾
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC provides 3.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 0.50 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.8%.
How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC have?▾
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC has 173 certified beds with an average of 101.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 59% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?▾
Yes, there are 12 other nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lincoln nursing homes page.

Part of Emerald Healthcare

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