Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster Llc
Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285275) · 293 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $79,725 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (402) 441-7101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 73.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 star.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster has 3 federal fines on record totaling $79,725.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS also lists this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus program, indicating persistent underperformance and increased regulatory scrutiny.
About this facility
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. The facility is certified for 293 beds and reports an average of 185.3 residents. It has been operating under Medicare/Medicaid certification since August 2007. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.39 per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 73.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $79,725.00, and 3 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS lists this facility's special focus status as 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has been identified by CMS as persistently underperforming relative to other facilities and is being considered for increased regulatory scrutiny under the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.3 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 73.5%. CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $79,725.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS lists this facility's special focus status as 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is under consideration for increased inspection oversight. No abuse icon flag was provided in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 293 beds and reports an average daily census of 185.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in August 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
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 4024417101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285275?state=NE).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4024417101 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285275?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.