Heritage of Emerson
607 Nebraska Street · Emerson, NE · 68733 · 4026952683
38 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vetter Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 20, 2023
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285222 · certified since March 12, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.