Nursing homes › Nebraska › Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
4735 South 54Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 · 4024880977 · 173 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Emerald Healthcare, a group operating 14 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $469,929 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.38. Weekend total: 2.98. Nursing staff turnover: 63%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-02-11 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | C | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2026-02-11 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | C | Health | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-04-03 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-11-18 |
| 2024-08-22 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Health | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | complaint | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-08-22 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | E | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-04-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-22 |
| 2024-02-06 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | 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. | F | Health | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-09-26 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-21 | Fine | $26,000 |
| 2024-10-21 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $8,469 |
| 2023-09-26 | Payment Denial | 44 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKSIDE OPCO HOLDINGS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/15/2024 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/15/2024 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/15/2024 |
| EMERALD HEALTHCARE LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| EVOLVE THERAPY SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| LIMESTONE FISCAL SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| SAUL N FRIEDMAN & COMPANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| WELLSKY CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| ZIMMET HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| CHAFETZ, YISROEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| FISH, AMY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| FLEISCHMANN, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/22/2022 |
| GOPIN, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/22/2022 |
| MOLT, MELINDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| PEARSON, PAIGE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/22/2024 |
| SATTAR, ARIF | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| WALDEN, JACOB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
| WICHMAN, JERI JO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/29/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285049. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.