Brookestone View
850 Laurel Parkway Drive, Broken Bow, NE 68822 · Custer County · (308) 767-2300
60 certified beds, about 54 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2017
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 285297 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 4, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Nebraska average is 7.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since March 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.22 hours per resident per day, against 3.98 across Nebraska and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.52 of those hours.
29.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Nebraska average 48.7%).
CMS links it to Vetter Senior Living, an affiliated group of 22 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
June 4, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.05(S) Based on observation, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment was free of soiling and debris and cleaned consistently with facility practices for 1 resident (Resident 7) of 1 resident sampled. The facility census was 53.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify a resident's responsible party of bed hold at the time of the resident's transfer from the facility for 1 (Resident 1) of 2 sampled residents, and failed to notify the ombudsman in writing of a resident's transfer from the facility as required for 1 (Resident 57) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 53.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(iv) Based on record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to perform catheter cares in a manner to prevent the potential of cross contamination and infection for 1 (Resident 48) of 1 sampled resident. The facility census was 53.
February 27, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.18, 1-005.06 (D)(E)(F) The facility failed to ensure staff wore masks above the nose and below the chin, the laundry staff performed hand hygiene for at least 20 seconds, the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure -a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep your breathing airways open), mask was cleaned every day for Resident 109, failed to have a barrier on the counter outside of a Covid positive resident's room where laundry items were placed, provide peri care after incontinence for Resident 11, and staff failed to remove PPE (Personal Protective Equipment used to protect healthcare workers, patients, and others from potentially contacting and/or spreading potential infections) correctly when exiting a positive Covid 19 residents room to prevent the potential spread of Covid 19. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175-12.006.09(H)(iv)(2) Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide toileting interventions for one (Resident 11) of two sampled residents, which had the potential to cause skin breakdown and bladder infection. The facility identified a census of 56.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175 12-006.09(H)(iii)(1) Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to put interventions in place to prevent a pressure ulcer for one (Resident 20) of three sampled residents. The facility identified a census of 56. Record review of Resident 20's Census Data revealed resident admitted [DATE]. Record review of Resident 20's Face Sheet admitted with the following diagnosis: Pain in right hip, pain in right knee, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM II), Primary Hypertension (HTN), chronic kidney disease (CKD), Muscle weakness, Difficulty in walking, Chronic Pain, Lead Induced Gout. Record review of Resident 20's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) (A federally mandated assessment that captures the resident physical and mental capabilities and care needs) dated 01/02/2025 revealed the following: [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteLICENSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 175-12-.006.09(H)(v) Based on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to provide therapy or restorative services for one (Resident 38) of one sampled resident to prevent decline of resident condition. The facility identified a census of 56.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12-006.09(H)(vi)(3) Based on interview, observations and record reviews, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order for the settings of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure -a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep your breathing airways open), and ensure the machine has a filter for one (Resident 109) of one sampled residents. The facility had a census of 56. Record review of Resident 109's admission record dated [DATE] revealed Resident 109 admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Observation on [DATE] at 1:35 PM revealed Resident 109's CPAP machine has no filter in the machine. Record review of Resident 109's Physician orders dated [DATE] revealed: -CPAP per home settings, on at HS (hour of sleep) off in AM every day and night shift -start date [DATE]. [...]
March 21, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteLiscensure Reference Number 12-006.18C Liscensure Reference Number 12-006.17D The facility failed to ensure proper hand hygiene and gloving was performed during wound care for Resident 29, failed to ensure contaminated laundry was carried in a manner to prevent cross contmination and hand hygiene was performed after transportation, failed to ensure Resident 21's Neb kit was cleaned after each treatment. The facility census was 52. B. A record review of the facility's undated Medication Aide Procedure Checklist Topical (applied to skin) Medication revealed the facility staff was to apply gloves, apply the topical medication according to the five rights, remove gloves and discard into waste container, then wash and dry hands thoroughly when applying topical medication. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.09D Based on interview and record review; the facility failed to ensure parameters (a range) for 1 (Resident 17) of 5 sampled resident's Amlodipine (a blood pressure medication) were followed, and at least 8 ounces of fluid were given to 1 (Resident 17) of 5 sampled resident's four times a day per the physician's order. The facility census was 52.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteLicensure Reference Number 175 NAC 12.006.09D6(5) Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a valid oxygen order was followed for 1 (Resident 30) of 2 sampled residents. The facility census was 52.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 4, 2026, 3 on February 27, 2025.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.22 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.72 | 3.48 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.98 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 29.8% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 44.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.87 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.42 on weekdays and 3.72 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.17 in April to June 2025 to 4.22 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.22 | 0.52 | 4.42 | 3.72 | 0.7% | 0 of 90 | 54 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.94 | 0.58 | 4.10 | 3.55 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 58 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.13 | 0.65 | 4.32 | 3.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.17 | 0.72 | 4.37 | 3.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Nebraska, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.01 | 0.66 | 4.21 | 3.53 | 7.1% | 1.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.1 | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 33.6 | 18.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 20.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.3 | 20.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.7 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VSL BROKEN BOW LLC. CMS links this home to Vetter Senior Living, a group of 22 nursing homes averaging 4.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| Guthrie, Madison | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Lindstrom, Julie | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Stuhr, Brian | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vetter, Eldora | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vetter, Jack | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Stuhr, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Vetter, Eldora | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Vetter, Jack | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/15/2017 | |
| Vetter Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/23/2016 | |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2017 | |
| Guthrie, Madison | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Lindstrom, Julie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Stuhr, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vetter, Eldora | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 | |
| Vetter, Jack | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2017 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 4, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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Nebraska contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Nebraska. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Licensure Unit, Long Term Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 942-7830. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Brookestone View's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Brookestone View 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Brookestone View get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 4, 2026. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
- Has Brookestone View been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Brookestone View accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Brookestone View?
- CMS lists 19 owners and managers, and links the home to Vetter Senior Living. Legal business name: VSL BROKEN BOW LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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