Brookefield Park
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · St Paul, NE

Brookefield Park

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · St Paul, NE

Overview of Brookefield Park

Brookefield Park is a 70-bed Nursing Home at 1405 Heritage Drive, St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. Administrated by Sawyer Boddy and owned by VSL St Paul, LLC, the facility is Medicare-certified. Brookefield Park provides skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care with home-cooked meals and nutritional services.

Brookefield Park serves a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Occupancy is 87 percent, above the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent, with 61 of 70 beds occupied. Strong occupancy indicates solid market demand.

CMS quality rating data is not fully displayed in the public profile. Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures ratings are not prominently presented, preventing standard benchmarking against Nebraska averages.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducted 19 documented inspection visits. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2025 was a renewal inspection that found no deficiencies, confirming Brookefield Park meets statutory requirements. Prior inspection documented 39 deficiencies versus the Nebraska average of 52, suggesting earlier compliance challenges. No current deficiency count breakdown or citation severity details are fully disclosed.

Staffing shows mixed performance. Registered Nurse hours total 43 minutes per day, at the state average. Licensed Practical Nurse hours total 40 minutes per day, 7 percent below the state average of 43 minutes. Certified Nursing Aide hours total 2 hours 57 minutes per day, 7 percent above the state average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend nursing totals 3 hours 28 minutes per day, 4 percent below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend Registered Nurse hours total 30 minutes per day, 3 percent above the state average of 29 minutes. Physical Therapist hours total 1 minute per day, 67 percent below the state average of 3 minutes, representing significantly low rehabilitation support.

Brookefield Park operates as a for-profit community. Revenue, profitability, and payroll details are not disclosed publicly. The 70-bed size enables mid-scale operation.

Families considering Brookefield Park should request detailed CMS inspection reports, and justification for critically low Physical Therapist hours (1 minute/day, 67% below average) before placement.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 43m per day ■ Avg State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 40m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 57m per day ▲ 7% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 28m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 67% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 30m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #99 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 228 homes in Nebraska for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #61 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 296 homes in Nebraska for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #42 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 183 homes in Nebraska for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 183. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
61 / 70
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyHoward
Certification TypeCertification
AccreditationsMedicare Certified

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookefield Park is administered by Administrator Sawyer Boddy.

Owner NameVsl St Paul, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

2 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Contact Information

Fax(308) 754-5385

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing / Long-Term Care, Short-Term Rehab / Sub-Acute Care, Therapies, Care Program, Lifeline, Outpatient Therapies, Restorative Programs, Home Health, Hospice

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 39 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per year (26% below)
Latest Inspection March 13, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3952 This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (39 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 2.63.5 This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NE avg 3.5).↓ 26% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 13, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed licensure renewal with specialized care services.
  • The July 25, 2018, annual inspection cited 11 deficiencies including inaccurate resident assessments, incomplete care plans, infection control lapses, and a damaged fire sprinkler head.
  • The June 12, 2017, survey found 12 deficiencies involving infection control, food safety, fire safety, and care planning, but complaint allegations were unsubstantiated.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.93
48% better than State average

State average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.17
40% better than State average

State average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 38.6%
24% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookefield Park

Who is the owner of Brookefield Park?

Brookefield Park is legally operated by Vsl St Paul, LLC, and administered by Administrator Sawyer Boddy.

Is Brookefield Park in a walkable area?

Brookefield Park has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookefield Park?

Brookefield Park's occupancy is 87%.

Are pets allowed at Brookefield Park?

No, Brookefield Park has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Brookefield Park?

Administrator Sawyer Boddy is the administrator of Brookefield Park.

How many beds does Brookefield Park have?

Brookefield Park has 70 beds.

Are there photos of Brookefield Park?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Brookefield Park in the photo gallery on this page.

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