Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
1001 South Street · Lincoln, NE · 68502 · 4024417101
293 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Emerald Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $51,324 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$51,324 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
71% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 71% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $79,725 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected May 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2024 | Fine | $51,324 |
| October 29, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| July 8, 2024 | Fine | $11,600 |
| May 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| January 23, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| January 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285275 · certified since August 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.