Brookestone Village

Name: Brookestone Village
Address: 4330 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE, 68137, US
Telephone: 4026144000

4330 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 · Douglas County · 140 certified beds · avg 129 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 2001

Part of chain: VETTER SENIOR LIVING (22 facilities, chain avg rating 4.2★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.88

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow a resident's chosen representative — often a family member or someone with power of attorney — to exercise the resident's rights on their behalf. When a resident can't speak for themselves, their representative steps into that role. · from a complaint
Feb 24, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Feb 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Feb 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Feb 24, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Oct 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Aug 16, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 16, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	2	F
2024	1	D
2026	6	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Nebraska avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.88	4.33	3.95	top 25% in Nebraska; top 15% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.04	0.72	0.69	top 13% in Nebraska; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.35	3.79	3.50	top 19% in Nebraska; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.86	0.47	0.48	top 8% in Nebraska; top 9% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	33.7	48.7	45.8	top 19% in Nebraska; top 21% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	35.5	44.1	42.9	top 42% in Nebraska; top 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.84, RN 1.03, weekend 4.31. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Vetter Senior Living	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	12/23/2016
Meredith, Abigail	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/05/2020
Meredith, Abigail	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/02/2020
Schindler, Lindsey	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Schindler, Lindsey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Stuhr, Brian	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Stuhr, Brian	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2017
Stuhr, Brian	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vanekeren, Glenn	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vanekeren, Glenn	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2017
Vanekeren, Glenn	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vetter Senior Living	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/23/2016
Vetter, Eldora	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vetter, Eldora	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2017
Vetter, Eldora	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vetter, Jack	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Vetter, Jack	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/15/2017
Vetter, Jack	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
VSL Vetter Health Services LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you involve a resident's representative in care decisions, and how quickly are they consulted?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Newport House	1.0 mi	Omaha, NE	★★★★★	3/5
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Good Samaritan Society - Millard	1.5 mi	Omaha, NE	★★★★☆	4/5
The Banyan at Montclair	1.5 mi	Omaha, NE		—/5	SFF
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home	2.9 mi	Omaha, NE	★★★★★	4/5
The Lighthouse at Lakeside Village	2.9 mi	Omaha, NE	★★★★☆	3/5
Old Mill Rehabilitation	4.8 mi	Omaha, NE	★★★☆☆	3/5
Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center	5.5 mi	Elkhorn, NE	★★★★★	5/5
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy	6.0 mi	Omaha, NE	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF
Brookestone of Papillion	6.5 mi	Papillion, NE	★★★★★	5/5
Life Care Center of Elkhorn	6.9 mi	Elkhorn, NE	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha	7.3 mi	Omaha, NE	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	SFF

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 285242.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Brookestone Village

4330 South 144th Street, Omaha, NE 68137 · 4026144000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you involve a resident's representative in care decisions, and how quickly are they consulted?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 285242 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)