Omaha Senior AdvisorBrookestone Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 600 Brookestone Meadows Plz Ste100 in Elkhorn, NE 68022. Medicare first certified it in 2018, 8 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Nebraska average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at taking medicines correctly.
What is Brookestone Home Health Care's Medicare record?
| Agency | Brookestone Home Health Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Brookestone Meadows Plz Ste100, Elkhorn, NE 68022 |
| Phone | (402) 932-9406 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 287154 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/10/2018 |
How does Brookestone Home Health Care score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Brookestone Home Health Care. It is better than the Nebraska average on 2 and worse on 6.
| Measure | Brookestone Home Health Care | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 94.2% | 98.3% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 83.2% | 88.3% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.1% | 90.5% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 86.6% | 90.2% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 86.3% | 89.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 80.4% | 87.4% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.8% | 96.1% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 80.5% | 72.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 79.9% | 76.2% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: got better at taking medicines correctly, got better at walking or moving around and got better at getting in and out of bed.
What do patients say about Brookestone Home Health Care?
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Brookestone Home Health Care, based on 295 completed surveys. The Nebraska average is 81%.
| Survey question | Brookestone Home Health Care | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 87% | 87% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 80% | 81% | 79% | About the same |
Do Brookestone Home Health Care's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Brookestone Home Health Care better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 92.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.1% |
Which home health services does Brookestone Home Health Care provide, and which does it not?
Brookestone Home Health Care reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Brookestone Home Health Care? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does Brookestone Home Health Care serve?
Brookestone Home Health Care tells Medicare it serves 64 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties, out of 94 in total.
- 68002
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68016
- 68017
- 68018
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68033
- 68034
- 68037
- 68041
- 68046
- 68048
- 68050
- 68058
- 68059
- 68064
- 68065
- 68066
- 68069
- 68073
- 68102
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68118
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68307
- 68349
- 68403
- 68409
- 68463
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Brookestone Home Health Care before starting care?
Ask who sorts out the medication list
80.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Nebraska average 87.4%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
83.2% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 88.3% across Nebraska. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask about transfer training
86.1% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Nebraska average 90.5%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Brookestone Home Health Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Brookestone Home Health Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 287154 and has been since 2018. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Brookestone Home Health Care's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Nebraska average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Brookestone Home Health Care provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
