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Heritage of Emerson

607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 687334026952683WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(4 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
38
certified

How Heritage of Emerson Compares in Nebraska

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.

CMS overall rating
5/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
NE average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NE average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.04 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.83 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
39.3%
NE average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Nebraska average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.98.
Reported RN time is 0.83 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 13, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 5, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Dakota County 65+
2,815
13.2% of county
County Population
21,308
Dakota County

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.

Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
35.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 12, 1998
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dakota
Last Inspection
Jun 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
16.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.23 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.04 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.63 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.3%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2016
HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
TIMM, MATTHEWCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
TIMM, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage of Emerson and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Heritage of Emerson
Emerson, NECurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Wakefield Health Care Center
Wakefield, NE7.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation
Wayne, NE14.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Adept Nursing & Rehab of South Sioux City
South Sioux City, NE19.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $33,784
Continental Springs, LLC
South Sioux City, NE20.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home
Macy, NE21.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Wisner Care Center
Wisner, NE22.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage of Emerson
Emerson, NE · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Wakefield Health Care Center
Wakefield, NE
7.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation
Wayne, NE
14.7 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Adept Nursing & Rehab of South Sioux City
South Sioux City, NE
19.9 mi1/52/54/5$33,784
Continental Springs, LLC
South Sioux City, NE
20.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Carl T Curtis Health Education Center Nursing Home
Macy, NE
21.8 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Wisner Care Center
Wisner, NE
22.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage of Emerson?▾
Heritage of Emerson has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Heritage of Emerson cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heritage of Emerson participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heritage of Emerson had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage of Emerson had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage of Emerson?▾
Heritage of Emerson provides 3.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, 0.23 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.3%.
How many beds does Heritage of Emerson have?▾
Heritage of Emerson has 38 certified beds with an average of 35.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage of Emerson?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage of Emerson?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage of Emerson has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →