Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside Llc
Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285049) · 173 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $37,998 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (402) 488-0977 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is also 1 star and its Staffing rating is 1 star.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside reports total nurse staffing of about 3.23 hours per resident per day, with only 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. CMS gives it a Staffing rating of 1 star, and nursing staff turnover is high at 62.8%.
CMS records show Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside has 3 federal fines totaling $37,998.00 and 2 payment denials on record. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status based on the data provided.
About this facility
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, certified since January 1975. The facility has 173 certified beds with an average of 94.2 residents, and it participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an Overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 star, its Quality Measure rating is 1 star, and its Staffing rating is 1 star — all reflecting the lowest CMS tier across every category measured.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.23, with only 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high at 62.8%.
On penalties, CMS records 3 federal fines totaling $37,998.00 against this facility, along with 2 payment denials. Families should review the full inspection and penalty history directly on Care Compare.
This facility is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.3 stars, consistent with this location's own low ratings. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from CMS at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS Overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.23 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS's Staffing rating is 1 star; nursing staff turnover is 62.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $37,998.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 173 certified beds with an average daily census of 94.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 3, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an Overall rating plus separate ratings for Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1 star in each of the four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4024880977 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4024880977 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285049?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.