Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Cozad, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285093) · 67 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 784-3715 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad reports total nurse staffing of about 3.50 hours per resident per day, including about 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3%. CMS rates its staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska. The facility has been certified since October 1989 and is licensed for 67 beds, with an average of 38.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.50, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.43. The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates nursing homes with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased regulatory scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.50 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 65.3%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 67 beds and has an average of 38.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company that is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which has 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (2 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3087843715 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3087843715 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285093?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.