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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

(402) 488-0977

About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC in Lincoln, Nebraska provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care focused on helping patients regain independence and strength. Our experienced team delivers personalized treatment plans designed to support recovery and return to daily living.

Community at a glance

Capacity

173 residents

Location

Lincoln, NE

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

4735 South 54th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

(402) 488-0977

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 11, 2026, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, below the Nebraska average of 3 hours 59 minutes.

Medicare fined Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC 3 times in the last three years, $37,998 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 14 minutesBelow the Nebraska average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day23 minutesBelow the Nebraska average
Nursing staff who left in the past year63%Above the Nebraska average

Inspections

34 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 19, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2026

May 11, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 19, 2026
April 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2026
February 11, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)AdministrationCorrected Mar 19, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 19, 2026
November 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 12, 2025
September 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 15, 2025
June 2, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 18, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 18, 2025
April 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 7, 2025
March 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 7, 2025
January 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 20, 2025
October 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 18, 2024
August 22, 2024 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 1, 2024
July 24, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 28, 2024
April 9, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 24, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 24, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected May 24, 2024
February 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 22, 2024
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 22, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $37,998 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • October 21, 2024Payment denial, 5 days
  • October 21, 2024Fine: $26,000
  • January 2, 2024Fine: $3,529
  • December 11, 2023Fine: $8,469

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
Medicare-certified beds
173
Average residents per day
94
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 3, 1975
Part of a chain
Emerald Healthcare, 14 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
285049

Location

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4735 South 54th StreetLincoln, NE 68516

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Questions about Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

How did Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 11, 2026 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 23 minutes from registered nurses. 63% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC 3 times in the last three years, totaling $37,998.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Lincoln Skilled Nursing in Nebraska Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026