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Brookside Rehabilitation Center

4735 South 54Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516

Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(402) 488-0977

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,859

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,842
  • Average State Price: $7,445
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Brookside Rehabilitation Center Description

    Brookside Rehabilitation Center is a 168-bed skilled-nursing facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, in close proximity to all local hospitals. Through the years, has continued to grow and evolve to meet community needs, and today offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite stays, to short-term rehabilitation, to long-term skilled nursing care, as well as a broad array of specialty programs and services. Moreover, our convenient location provides immediate access to hospital specialists in virtually every area of medicine, as well as emergency care, should it be required.

    Our patients, residents and their families all benefit from our sensitive, nurturing, and comfortable environment, while also enjoying a wealth of social and recreational activities and programs.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6
    Brookside Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 45 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 38 out of 42 communities in Lincoln
  • Ranking in State: 265 out of 290 communities in NE
  • Facility and Grounds C

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Visitors noted a speedy and thorough check-in process, friendly staff, and engaging activities for residents such as BINGO and Christmas presents.
    • Some family members reported their loved ones being very happy and well cared for, appreciating the helpful staff and family-oriented atmosphere.
    • Professionals working within the facility praised the hardworking staff and the sense of family among residents.
    • Improvements have been observed since new ownership, with better nursing care and responsiveness to concerns.
    • Compassionate staff in the memory care section, with a call for facility updates to improve the living environment.
    • Staff, including in the hospice section, were commended for their kindness and support during a resident's final days.
    • Some residents were moved to more suitable rooms, and the nursing staff was noted to be very nice and prepared.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Concerns over subpar wound care leading to further medical issues, and reports of infections not being properly managed.
    • Complaints about the lack of basic amenities such as comfortable seating for residents in their rooms.
    • Unpleasant interactions with certain staff members, with reports of unconsiderate behavior.
    • Several reviews criticized the overall care quality, mentioning unclean conditions, unpleasant odors, and poor food quality.
    • Reports of inadequate monitoring of residents, leading to unreported falls and other safety concerns.
    • Communication issues with staff, including not answering phones and providing inconsistent information to family members.
    • Concerns over lost personal belongings and lack of accountability from the management.
    • Overall dissatisfaction with the management and care provided, with multiple reviewers advising against placing loved ones in the facility.


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    Health

    Respiratory therapy

    Mobility training

    Alzheimer's and dementia care

    Therapists

    Cancer care

    Pain management


    Services

    Personal laundry services

    Assistance with activities of daily living

    Wheelchair assistance or other assistive devices

    Restorative nursing

    Flexible stay schedules

    Dementia & Alzheimer’s care


    Activities

    Arts and crafts

    Games and contests

    Social interaction

    Engaging social and recreational activities

    Social gatherings

    Religious services


    Community Amenities

    Business office

    Beauty and barber services

    Safe and nurturing environment

    Beauty and barber shop

    Beauty/barber shop

    Laundry facility


    Room Amenities

    Individual temperature control

    Cable television

    Bedside phones

    Closets

    Flat screen televisions

    Wireless internet


    Dining

    Dietician

    Meals a day

    Dining rooms

    Nutritional management

    Dining experience

    Restaurant-style dining


    Transportation

    Transportation services


    Pet

    Pet visits



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 3, 1975
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 173
    Total current residents: 101
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 25
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 11
    Total cost of fines: $89414


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-09-29 2022-10-23 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-23 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-09-29 2022-11-13 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-10-05 2021-11-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
    2019-09-27 2019-11-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-09-27 2019-11-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-09-27 2019-11-08 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-07-05 $650
    2021-10-07 $9,750
    2021-12-06 $983
    2021-12-06 $975
    2022-01-20 $15,000
    2022-01-24 $1,325
    2022-01-24 $1,316
    2022-02-28 $1,657
    2022-02-28 $1,645
    2022-03-07 $1,988
    2022-03-07 $1,973
    2022-06-21 $9,750
    2022-06-21 $15,000
    2022-08-11 $13,000
    2022-09-29 $13,000
    2022-12-20 $22,311

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2019-09-30 11
    2020-07-22 15
    2022-09-29 11
    2022-09-29 30
    2022-12-20 79

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lincoln which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 277,348 (small city).
    • The average income is $101,403, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 54.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 106 days of rain, 30 days of snow and 227 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.3 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.3% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 8.28% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 81% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.27 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 221.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Super Saver
    0.7 miles away
    Russ's Market
    1.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.3 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    2.1 miles away
    Leon's Gourmet Grocer
    2.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Train Depot
    2.9 miles away

    Bus Stations

    S 27th & Woodsdale Blvd
    2.1 miles away
    S 27th & Lafayette Ave & Eastgate St
    2.2 miles away
    Walmart
    3.1 miles away
    Pine Lake & 16th Street
    3.3 miles away
    14th & Garret Lane
    3.5 miles away

    Banks

    U.S. Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Security First Bank
    0.7 miles away
    First State Bank Nebraska
    0.7 miles away
    Pinnacle Bank
    0.8 miles away
    West Gate Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    Ambassador Lincoln Center
    1.7 miles away
    Bryan Health East Campus
    2.1 miles away
    High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
    2.2 miles away
    Lincoln Surgery Hospital
    2.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy
    2.5 miles away
    National Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Nebraska Oral & Facial Surgery
    1.4 miles away
    Family Dentistry Center
    1.8 miles away
    Smile Innovations Dentistry
    2.4 miles away
    Clocktower Dental Center
    2.6 miles away
    Dental Designs
    2.8 miles away

    Parks

    Larson Park
    0.1 miles away
    46th & Pioneers Community Garden
    0.5 miles away
    Holmes Park
    0.6 miles away
    Colonial Hills Park
    0.7 miles away
    Henry Park
    0.7 miles away

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    Shopping

    Van Dorn Plaza
    1.4 miles away
    Gateway Mall
    3.4 miles away

    Culture

    Woods Auditorium
    0.7 miles away
    Church Amphitheatre
    1.4 miles away
    Lincoln Community Playhouse
    1.5 miles away
    Lied Center for Performing Arts
    4.6 miles away
    Sheldon Museum of Art
    4.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Godfather's Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Greta's Gourmet Butcher Shop, Deli, Catering
    0.6 miles away
    Cactus Modern Mextcan & Cantina
    0.6 miles away
    The Parthenon
    0.6 miles away
    Stauffer's Cafe & Pie Shoppe
    0.6 miles away

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