Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE
CMS certification number285049
Contact & location
4735 South 54th StreetLincoln, NE 68516
Lancaster County
- Phone
- (402) 488-0977
- ZIP code
- 68516 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 173
- Residents per day
- 94.2 (54% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Emerald Healthcare (14 facilities, avg 1.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 3, 1975
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.23 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.38 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.38 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.98 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62.8 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 64.3 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 11, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 7
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 38 health · 42 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-11 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-04-15 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-02-11 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. F0923 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. F0850 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-06-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-01-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-20 |
| 2024-10-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-07-24 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-04-09 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-02-06 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2023-09-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
5 penalties in the last three years, including $37,998 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-21 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| 2024-10-21 | Fine | $26,000 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $8,469 |
| 2023-09-26 | Payment Denial | 44 days payment denial |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fish, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fleischmann, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gopin, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keybank National Association (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merch Pay INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molt, Melinda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pearson, Paige (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sattar, Arif (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saul N Friedman & Company (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsky Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wichman, Jeri Jo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brookside Opco Holdings LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chafetz, Yisroel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emerald Healthcare LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Evolve Therapy Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fish, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fleischmann, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gopin, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keybank National Association (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Limestone Fiscal Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molt, Melinda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pearson, Paige (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sattar, Arif (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Saul N Friedman & Company (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walden, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellsky Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wichman, Jeri Jo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC have?
It has 173 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 penalties totaling $37,998 in the last three years.
Who owns Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?
It is part of Emerald Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC?
(402) 488-0977. The facility is located at 4735 South 54th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516.
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