Nursing homeFAID #7672
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
293
CMS facility ID
285275
Care type
Nursing home
County
Lancaster
Facility name
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Street address
1001 SOUTH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Lincoln, NE 68502
Phone
(402) 441-7101
Website
About this facility — Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is licensed for 293 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska (64 beds).
It is one of 57 senior care facilities in Lincoln and 180 skilled nursing facilities across Nebraska. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster 105 times across 26 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $79,725 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Emerald Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Lancaster Opco Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2022
Chafetz, Yisroel
Director · Operational control — since 2022
Graff, Jennifer
Managing employee — since 2022
Walden, Jacob
Director · Operational control — since 2022
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
5 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2007-08-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$79,725 total
Last standard inspection
2025-01-30
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$338 per day (≈ $10,280/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the NE median of $338/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
293
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2026-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-20
22 earlier / fire-safety inspections (103 citations)
2026-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-05-25
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-05-25
F-0773
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-05-25
2026-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-13
2025-06-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-01
2025-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-04-25
2025-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0680
E · No harm found
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0727
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0730
F · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2024-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-10
F-0882
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-12-02
2024-10-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0561
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-10-18
2024-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-23
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-05-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-20
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-20
2024-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-03-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0561
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-03-04
2024-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-04
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-04
2023-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-11
F-0921
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-10-11
2023-02-28Health inspection12 citations
F-0569
D · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0625
D · No harm found
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0688
D · No harm found
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 2023-04-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0725
D · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-14
2025-07-08Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
K-0211
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-08-19
K-0919
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-08-19
2025-01-30Fire-safety inspection14 citations
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-09
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-04-09
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-04-09
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0781
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-16
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-16
2024-01-23Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0500
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-28
K-0919
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-03-05
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-05
2023-02-28Fire-safety inspection19 citations
E-0041
F · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0344
F · No harm found
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0500
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0541
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0700
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0916
E · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-14
K-0922
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Federal penalties
2024-10-29Fine$51,324
2024-07-08Fine$11,600
2024-01-23Fine$16,801
2024-10-29Medicare payment denial — 13 days
2024-05-07Medicare payment denial — 16 days
2024-01-23Medicare payment denial — 4 days
Total fines$79,725
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 285275.
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