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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
1001 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 293 beds, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC serves Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2007.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 17, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists 6 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $80K and 3 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 73.5%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lancaster Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 58 | 16 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.8 | 16.7 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 73.5% | 54.2% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $79,725 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Jan 2025, 23 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 D ×36 E ×7 F ×11
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | F0584 | 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 investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 14 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 8 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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 investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 27 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0625 | 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 | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
| 28 Feb 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2024 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 29 Oct 2024 | Fine | $51,324 | |
| 8 Jul 2024 | Fine | $11,600 | |
| 7 May 2024 | Payment denial | — | 16 days |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 4 days |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 73.5%, RNs 80.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.3% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.8% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster Llc. Chain: Emerald Healthcare (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/29/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lancaster County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventide Williamsburg | Lincoln | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16.0 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | Lincoln | 126 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.8 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Hillcrest Firethorn | Lincoln | 72 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7 | — | 1 Apr 2025 |
| St. Jane De Chantal | Lincoln | 103 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10.7 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Sumner Place | Lincoln | 104 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5.8 | — | 13 May 2025 |
| Gateway Vista | Lincoln | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11.3 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly | Waverly | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 59.3 | $26K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Ambassador Health of Lincoln | Lincoln | 122 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13.1 | — | 12 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Lancaster County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC been cited for?
58 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $80K in the period covered, plus 3 payment denials.
How does staffing at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC?
It is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lancaster Opco Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jan 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.