Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center
Elkhorn, NE · 140 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 9, 2026
CMS Certification Number 285276 · first certified November 2007
Ownership
Operated by VETTER SENIOR LIVING · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NE
15 citations — more than 48% of the 180 certified nursing homes in NE. Compared within NE rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in NE are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 271 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 15 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NE, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NE figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in NE | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | 7 |
| April 1, 2025 | 2 |
| April 9, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-04-09 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-03-12 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2026-04-09 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 9, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026) |
April 1, 2025 — 2 citations
March 12, 2024 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.