Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

LINCOLN, NE 68516 View Map

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Overview of Emerald Nursing &Amp; Rehab Brookside LLC
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside is committed to developing the physical and emotional potential of residents and the community. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care with a focus on compassionate care in a trusting environment. The staff is highly trained and passionate about providing quality care.
(402) 488-0977

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.18/day Nebraska avg: 4.45/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Nebraska avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Nebraska avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Nebraska avg: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Nebraska avg: 2.9/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 173

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 57.9%
Residents per day (avg) 95
Occupancy rate
57.9%
Residents per day (avg)
95

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 months

Medicaid

64% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.5M
Profit
$1.4M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$12,548,250.00
Profit
$1,350,380.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
32.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.1M
Total costs $11.2M
Bed community size
173-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Facility Type
NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285049
Certification type: Certification
County: LANCASTER

Ownership & operating entity

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC is administrated by Paige Pearson, Administrator.

Owner name: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 441-7118

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious Private Rooms
gourmet dining
beautiful patio areas
telehealth services.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Post-Surgical Rehab, Orthopedic Rehab, Cardiac Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Wound Care, IV Medication, Pain Management, Diabetes Care, Nutritional Management, Palliative & Hospice Care, Respite Care, Physician Services, Registered Dietitians, Secure Memory Unit, Restorative Nursing, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, On-site Optometry, Audiology, Podiatry & Dental Services.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Gourmet dining with personalized menus.

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.

Compare Nursing Homes around Lincoln

The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Redlands
97
No
A+
0
MORA, MICHELLE
89.3%
$15,295,615.00
$6,626,485.00
43.3%
82.40
3/5
4.2729
3/5
4/5
4/5
-
35
-
-5%
+1%
+5%
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NE 68506
122
No
-
-
BARRY, SEAN
57.6%
$16,039,426.00
$7,005,164.00
43.7%
76.10
3/5
4.7189
3/5
4/5
3/5
1
13
-
-31%
+6%
-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NE 68516
173
No
-
-
GOPIN, BRIAN
57.9%
$12,572,682.00
$4,051,912.00
32.2%
94.80
1/5
3.1761
1/5
2/5
1/5
6
56
3
+10%
-29%
-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NE 68502
293
No
-
-
LANCASTER OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
67.7%
$24,480,822.00
$7,907,658.00
32.3%
171.60
1/5
3.6868
1/5
1/5
1/5
4
58
4
-30%
-17%
-4%

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Address 5.7 miles from city center

Address LINCOLN, NE 68516

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

226
Total Staff
159
Employees
67
Contractors
37,264
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse249.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse408.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant997.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
196 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.6%
of total hours from contractors
4,310 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Registered Nurse: 18 Licensed Practical Nurse: 40 Nurse Practitioner: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9369916,89291100%7.5
Medication Aide/Technician281296,38991100%8.8
Registered Nurse618243,56791100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse040402,86991100%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant4041,6256976%6.6
Other Dietary Services Staff100101,1997380%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker3038696875%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027326369%8
RN Director of Nursing4046686976%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist2135686774%5.1
Nurse Practitioner2135235763%8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide1015206571%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2022826369%3.4
Qualified Social Worker101981820%5.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 14
226% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 56
208% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 18.2

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 31 citations
Complaint investigations 34 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 2
900% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 1
100% above Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 0.5
Moderate Health citations 52

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 15, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 02, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 02, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 03, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
112 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (4.5%)
Medicaid 79 (70.5%)
Private Pay/Other 28 (25%)
Specialized Care Beds
12 Total Specialty Beds
6.9% of Bed Capacity
12
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
6.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 13.6
20% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 11.3
Functional decline score 28.8
24% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 23.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 26.0%
25% above Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 27.2%
23% above Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 33.3%
24% above Nebraska average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%
3% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.8%
59% below Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.5%
19% below Nebraska average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 10.6%
139% above Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.2%
7% above Nebraska average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 77.7%
17% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 82.5%
14% below Nebraska average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 8.5%
56% above Nebraska average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 45.7%

43% worse than Nebraska average
Antipsychotic medication increase 2.2%

9% better than Nebraska average
Influenza Vaccine 32.8%

57% worse than Nebraska average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $53K
This home paid 63% more in fines than the state average.
Nebraska average: $33K
Number of Fines 4
This home received 176% more fines than the state average.
Nebraska average: 1.5
Payment Denials 2
This home had 176% more payment denials than the state average.
Nebraska average: 0.7
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Oct 21, 2024
$26K
Payment Denial Oct 21, 2024
5 days
Civil Money Penalty Jan 2, 2024
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Dec 11, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.