Heritage Of Emerson
Emerson, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285222) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 695-2683 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Of Emerson has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Of Emerson reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including about 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
Heritage Of Emerson has no federal fines on record, with zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Heritage Of Emerson is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Emerson, Dakota County, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1998. The facility is certified for 38 beds and has an average daily census of 35.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Of Emerson holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.04, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.83. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00, and zero payment denials reported. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Heritage Of Emerson is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Of Emerson has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Heritage Of Emerson is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse hours of about 3.04 per resident per day, RN hours of about 0.83 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 39.3%, with a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero 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 listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Of Emerson is certified for 38 beds with an average daily census of 35.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 12, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure, and staffing categories; Heritage Of Emerson scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4026952683 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 4026952683 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285222?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.