Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and

Nursing Home in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and

Nursing Home in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation And

Brookestone Meadows is a rehabilitation and long-term care community located in Elkhorn, Nebraska. It provides comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services tailored to the needs of seniors. The facility also offers independent living options for those looking to enjoy an active lifestyle without the burdens of home ownership.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5 ▲ 2.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5 ▲ 0.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
5/5 ▲ 1.9 Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 2.3 Nebraska average: 2.7/5

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 Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 26th out of 129 homes in Nebraska.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 59m per day
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 20m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
+15%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupancy rate 88.6%
Avg. Length of Stay 90 days
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Avg. Length of Stay
90 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$26.7M
Surplus of revenue
$341.1K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$26.7M
Surplus of revenue
$341.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.0M
37.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$16.4M
Total costs $26.3M
Bed community size
140-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDouglas
CMS Certification Number285276
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and is administrated by Jason Nitz, Administrator.

Owner NameVSL ELKHORN, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax(402) 289-1090

Amenities & Lifestyle

9 amenities
Spacious Private And Companion Rooms
Wireless Access Throughout The Building
Formal Dining Rooms And All-Season Sun Rooms
Delicious Meals
Snacks And Open Dining Times
Large Main Chapel And Meditation Chapel
Two Coffee Cafés With Soft-Serve Ice Cream
Beauty And Barber Shop Services
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing/Long-Term Care, Short-term Rehab/Sub Acute Care, Specialized Options, Amenities, Testimonials, Videos/Tour, Awards & Achievements, Team, The Villas
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDelicious meals, snacks and open dining times in our innovative and attractive dining rooms.

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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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 4

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
2

Nebraska average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

3 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 4 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
100% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Nebraska average: 0.5

3 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 12, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Nebraska The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

5 facilities compared · CMS & NE Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Elkhorn140 88.6% +26%4.99 -35%+12%042.01125--Malloy, Timothy$26.6M$10.0M37.4%285276
Accura HealthCare of Hartington
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hartington (Precinct 9)67 63.6% -10%4.13 -7%-7%072.3031--Klaasmeyer, Kenneth$3.7M$2.1M57.9%285088
Accura HealthCare of Tekamah
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tekamah46 72.0% +2%3.83 +19%-14%0124.0030--Geis, Heather$3.1M$2.1M66.4%285118
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Valley (Platte Valley Precinct)66 72.4% +3%4.08 -2%-8%0184.5150A+--$5.0M$3.2M64%285117
Arbor Care Centers – Ord, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Ord60 51.8% -26%3.76 +15%-16%0297.3135--Luth, Kurt$2.9M$1.5M52.9%285294

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
NE

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 269
Employees 245
Contractors 24
Staff to resident ratio 2.10:1
0% compared with Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 101
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 70,074
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 24
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 155
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

8.4%

5,864 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant155015534,51491100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse240249,33391100%9.9
Registered Nurse170175,71791100%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician260263,93491100%7.4
Dental Services Staff9093,6738593%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist6063,2408391%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0882,7667886%7
Other Dietary Services Staff5052,2408998%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0771,4657279%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0778888391%5.2
Qualified Social Worker0227456976%6.3
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015206571%8
155 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
26 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 93%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 91%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 79%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 91%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 76%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 128
Medicare
36
28.1% of residents
Medicaid
44
34.4% of residents
Private pay or other
48
37.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

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

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.4
25% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.8
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.2%
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.5%
30% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.5%
21% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.7%
19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
28% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.7%
51% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.8%
37% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.8%
10% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
23% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
49% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
32% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

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