nursing home in Emerson, NE
Heritage of Emerson
607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733 · (402) 695-2683
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heritage of Emerson at a glance
Heritage of Emerson is a 38-bed for-profit nursing home in Emerson, Nebraska (Dakota County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Nebraska average of 2.8.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 5, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 39.3% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 38
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Vetter Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- March 12, 1998
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Dakota County
- CMS Certification Number
- 285222
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.83 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.98 hrs | 2.64 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.63 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 39.3% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Average |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 57.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $11,975 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 38 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 35 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.6% | 73% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.9% | 20.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23.5% | 19% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 15.2% | 18.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.3% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.6% | 19.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.3% | 25.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 80.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 5, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 5, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 5, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2025 |
| June 13, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 28, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2024 |
| April 20, 2023 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 4, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| April 20, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEE Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| TIMM, MATTHEW Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| TIMM, MATTHEW Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heritage of Emerson's rating?
Heritage of Emerson has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.
How many inspection citations did Heritage of Emerson receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Heritage of Emerson accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Heritage of Emerson?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Vetter Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Heritage of Emerson and how do I contact it?
Heritage of Emerson is at 607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733. Phone: (402) 695-2683.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.