CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Heritage of Emerson is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emerson, Nebraska with 38 certified beds. It has been operating since 1998. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Dec 23, 2016 |
| HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEE | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TIMM, MATTHEW | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 23, 2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TIMM, MATTHEW | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2017 |
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