Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-01 · Fire 2025-04-01
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Elkhorn, NE
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
600 Brookestone Meadows Plaza, Elkhorn, NE
(402) 289-2696
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
140
Certified beds
Average residents
127
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vetter Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2007-11-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
22 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.88
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.22
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.76 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.94
All reported nurse hours · state 4.17 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.72
RN + LPN hours · state 1.41 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.41
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.61 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.70
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.88
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.96
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,358
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
50.02
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0041
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.66
Baseline 16.22% · Performance 18.81% · Measure score 5.66 · Achievement 5.66 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
3.84
Baseline 5.34% · Performance 6.69% · Measure score 3.84 · Achievement 3.84 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.32
Baseline 38.67% · Performance 46.01% · Measure score 4.32 · Achievement 4.32 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
6.18
Baseline 4.9 hours · Performance 4.84 hours · Measure score 6.18 · Achievement 6.18 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.19% |
10.72%
2.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 487 · Observed rate 5.13% · Lower 95% interval 5.98% |
| Discharge to community | 65.12% |
50.57%
14.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 471 · Observed rate 69% · Lower 95% interval 62.24% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.05 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.64% |
95.27%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 280 · Denominator 281 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.07% |
0.77%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 281 |
| Discharge self-care score | 26.03% |
53.69%
27.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 242 |
| Discharge mobility score | 25.21% |
50.94%
25.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 61 · Denominator 242 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.71% |
2.29%
1.6 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 281 · Adjusted rate 0.72% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.69% |
7.12%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 279 · Observed rate 5.02% · Lower 95% interval 4.14% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.14% |
8.2%
5.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 287 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 22.66% |
42%
19.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 145 · Denominator 640 |
| Discharge function score | 34.71% |
56.45%
21.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 84 · Denominator 242 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 63 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 164 · Denominator 164 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 47.74% |
25.2%
22.5 pts better
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 155 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
2.0
1.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
92.8%
6.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
4.5%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
4.4%
1.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% |
5.3%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.7% |
19.5%
10.8 pts better
|
19.6%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 9.6% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 8.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.4% |
21.6%
4.2 pts better
|
16.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 18.1% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 17.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.0% |
20.4%
7.4 pts better
|
16.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 16.2% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.6% |
19.9%
5.3 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.3% · Q2 16.5% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.6%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.8% |
2.9%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.0% |
26.6%
4.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.2% · Q2 34.6% · Q3 27.4% · Q4 29.6% · 4Q avg 31.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
4.3%
1.4 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 4.6% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
80.5%
18.5 pts better
|
81.7%
17.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.6% · Q4 98.3% · 4Q avg 99.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.4% |
11.6%
6.2 pts better
|
12.0%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.4% · Observed 4.6% · Expected 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
2.4%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
75.9%
24.1 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.3% |
20.9%
3.6 pts better
|
23.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.3% · Observed 13.8% · Expected 19.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-12 · Fire 2024-03-12
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-02-27 · Fire 2023-02-27
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-01
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-01
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-27
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-12
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Vetter Senior Living
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Malloy, Timothy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Malloy, Timothy
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Nitz, Jason
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nitz, Jason
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter Senior Living
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vetter, Eldora
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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