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HomeNebraskaHeritage of Emerson

Heritage of Emerson

607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 687334026952683
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
38
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 38 certified beds with an average of 32.9 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Jun 5, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.18 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 29.6%

• Part of the Vetter Senior Living chain (22 facilities)

Heritage of Emerson is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Emerson, Nebraska with 38 certified beds. It has been operating since 1998. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
38
Avg Residents/Day
32.9
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)
4
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

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: 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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: 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
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
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

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 Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.19 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.18 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.82 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.6%
RN Turnover
33.3%
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
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
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage of Emerson?▾
Heritage of Emerson has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Heritage of Emerson had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage of Emerson had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 5, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage of Emerson?▾
Heritage of Emerson provides 3.18 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.19 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.6%.
How many beds does Heritage of Emerson have?▾
Heritage of Emerson has 38 certified beds with an average of 32.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →