Broken Bow, NE

Brookestone View

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

850 Laurel Parkway Drive, Broken Bow, NE

(308) 767-2300

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

60

Certified beds

Average residents

56

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Vetter Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2017-01-01

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

0.65

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.90

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.58

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.76 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.13

All reported nurse hours · state 4.17 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.55

RN + LPN hours · state 1.41 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.64

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.61 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.42

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

0.78

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.94

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.14

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

42%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,678

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.16

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9961

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.42

Performance 19.85% · Measure score 3.42 · Achievement 3.42 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Performance 8.58% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

8.05

Baseline 36.07% · Performance 30.77% · Measure score 8.05 · Achievement 8.05 · Improvement 4.22

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.79

Baseline 5.12 hours · Performance 4.73 hours · Measure score 5.79 · Achievement 5.79 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.92%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 69 · Observed rate 8.7% · Lower 95% interval 7.48%
Discharge to community 41.75%
50.57%
8.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 39.29% · Lower 95% interval 33.42%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.15
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 45 · Denominator 45
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 45
Discharge self-care score 56.1%
53.69%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 23 · Denominator 41
Discharge mobility score 48.78%
50.94%
2.2 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 41
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.22%
2.29%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 45 · Adjusted rate 2.73%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.58%
7.12%
1.5 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 4.46%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.79%
8.2%
6.4 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 112
Staff flu vaccination coverage 49.22%
42%
7.2 pts better
Numerator 63 · Denominator 128
Discharge function score 53.66%
56.45%
2.8 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 41
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 20.69%
25.2%
4.5 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 29

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.9
1.8
0.1 pts worse
1.9
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.0
0.3 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
92.8%
7.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 1.0%
4.5%
3.5 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
4.4%
3.3 pts better
11.4%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
5.3%
3.6 pts better
5.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.5%
19.5%
1 pts better
19.6%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 18.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.4%
21.6%
12.2 pts better
16.7%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 9.4% · 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 20.2%
20.4%
0.2 pts better
16.3%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 19.6% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 20.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.0%
19.9%
1.9 pts better
14.9%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 22.7% · 4Q avg 18.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
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% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
2.9%
2.4 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.8%
26.6%
3.8 pts better
19.8%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 22.5% · Q4 24.5% · 4Q avg 22.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
4.3%
0.3 pts worse
5.1%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 4.7% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
80.5%
18.7 pts better
81.7%
17.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.2% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.3%
11.6%
8.3 pts better
12.0%
8.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3% · Observed 2.9% · Expected 9.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.4%
2.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
75.9%
14.7 pts better
79.7%
10.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.4%
20.9%
1.5 pts worse
23.9%
1.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.4% · Observed 17.1% · Expected 18.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-21 · Fire 2024-03-21

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-05-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-04-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-05-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

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 2023-05-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-05-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Vetter Senior Living

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Guthrie, Madison

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Guthrie, Madison

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Lindstrom, Julie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Lindstrom, Julie

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Stuhr, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Stuhr, Brian

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vanekeren, Glenn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-06-15
Vanekeren, Glenn

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter Senior Living

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2016-12-23
Vetter, Eldora

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Eldora

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Eldora

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vetter, Jack

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-06-15
Vetter, Jack

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 23 facilities 2017-07-01
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2017-07-01

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