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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC

(402) 441-7101

About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC brings comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Lincoln, Nebraska families navigating complex medical needs. Our dedicated team provides personalized care plans, therapeutic support, and the clinical expertise families trust during recovery and long-term care transitions.

Community at a glance

Capacity

293 residents

Location

Lincoln, NE

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1001 South Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502

(402) 441-7101

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

  • Medicare lists Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC as a Special Focus Facility: a home with a history of serious quality problems that inspectors visit more often until it improves.

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 17, 2026, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 23 minutes with each resident a day, below the Nebraska average of 3 hours 59 minutes.

Medicare fined Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC 3 times in the last three years, $79,725 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 23 minutesBelow the Nebraska average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day16 minutesBelow the Nebraska average
Nursing staff who left in the past year74%Above the Nebraska average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

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

June 17, 2026 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 31, 2026
  • 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, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 31, 2026
  • 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 Jul 31, 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 Jul 31, 2026
  • 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 CareCorrected Jul 31, 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 CareCorrected Jul 31, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 31, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 31, 2026

April 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected May 20, 2026
April 14, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • 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 May 25, 2026
  • 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 25, 2026
  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected May 25, 2026
January 8, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2026
June 24, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 Aug 1, 2025
April 14, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 25, 2025
March 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 14, 2025
January 30, 2025 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • 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 RightsCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • 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 Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 14, 2025
November 20, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 2, 2024
  • 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 Dec 10, 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 Dec 10, 2024
October 29, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 26, 2024
September 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 18, 2024
July 8, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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 Jul 23, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 23, 2024
May 28, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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 20, 2024
  • 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 20, 2024
May 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 30, 2024
March 28, 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 Apr 1, 2024
March 13, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 Apr 1, 2024
February 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 4, 2024
January 23, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 4, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 4, 2024
  • 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 RightsCorrected Mar 4, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 4, 2024
  • 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 4, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 4, 2024
  • 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 Mar 4, 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 few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 4, 2024

Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $79,725 and 3 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

  • October 29, 2024Payment denial, 13 days
  • October 29, 2024Fine: $51,324
  • July 8, 2024Fine: $11,600
  • May 7, 2024Payment denial, 16 days
  • January 23, 2024Payment denial, 4 days
  • January 23, 2024Fine: $16,801

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
Medicare-certified beds
293
Average residents per day
185
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
August 1, 2007
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
285275

Location

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1001 South StreetLincoln, NE 68502

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Questions about Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC

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

State inspectors visited on June 17, 2026 and cited 13 health deficiencies, 6 of them from complaint investigations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.

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

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 23 minutes with each resident per day, including 16 minutes from registered nurses. 74% of nursing staff left over the past year.

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

Yes. Medicare fined Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC 3 times in the last three years, totaling $79,725.

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