Brookestone Village
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Brookestone Village in Omaha, Nebraska, has an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating that it is highly recommended and overall performs well compared to other facilities. It ranks #6 out of 177 nursing homes in Nebraska and #2 out of 23 in Douglas County, placing it near the top of both state and local options. The facility is improving, having reduced its issues from two in 2023 to one in 2024, and it boasts a strong staffing rating with a turnover of only 31%, significantly lower than the state average. Importantly, there have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign for compliance. However, there were some concerns noted during inspections, such as unsealed and unlabeled food storage that could affect resident safety and instances where staff did not perform hand hygiene during resident care, which raises infection risk.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Nebraska
- #6/177
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 31% turnover. Near Nebraska's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Nebraska facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Nebraska. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (31%)
17 points below Nebraska average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
15pts below Nebraska avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 5 deficiencies on record
Oct 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** B. Observation on 10/16/24 at 10:37 AM of wound care to Resident 7's right second toe with RN-I revealed after removal of Reside...
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Aug 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Licensure Number 175 NAC 12-006.17D
The facility failed to ensure that staff performed hand hygiene between Residents 9, 59, 77,...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Licensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.11E
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored in the facility's refrigerators and freezers in a sealed...
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May 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide written notification for reason of transfer for Resident 23. The facility census was 121 and the sample size was 24.
Findings are:
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** LICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175NAC 12-006.09D3
Based on record review and interview; the facility staff failed to implement order...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Nebraska.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Nebraska facilities.
- • Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Brookestone Village's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Brookestone Village an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Nebraska, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Brookestone Village Staffed?
CMS rates Brookestone Village's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 31%, compared to the Nebraska average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Brookestone Village?
State health inspectors documented 5 deficiencies at Brookestone Village during 2022 to 2024. These included: 5 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Brookestone Village?
Brookestone Village is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by VETTER SENIOR LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 140 certified beds and approximately 130 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Omaha, Nebraska.
How Does Brookestone Village Compare to Other Nebraska Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Nebraska, Brookestone Village's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (31%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Brookestone Village?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Brookestone Village Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Brookestone Village has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Nebraska. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Brookestone Village Stick Around?
Brookestone Village has a staff turnover rate of 31%, which is about average for Nebraska nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Brookestone Village Ever Fined?
Brookestone Village has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Brookestone Village on Any Federal Watch List?
Brookestone Village is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.