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Nursing homes in Dakota County, Nebraska
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Dakota County, Nebraska, with 187 beds between them.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 56 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.9 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $34K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Dakota County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 180 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.9 | 24.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $34K | $1.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage of Emerson | Emerson | 38 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 23.7 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Continental Falls | South Sioux City | 77 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 16.9 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of South Sioux City | South Sioux City | 72 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 47.2 | $34K | 18 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 4 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: Avid Healthcare Group (1), Vetter Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Dakota County, Nebraska?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 187 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Dakota County have the highest CMS ratings?
Heritage of Emerson (5 stars), Continental Falls (2 stars), Adept Nursing & Rehab of South Sioux City (1 stars)
How do Dakota County nursing homes compare with Nebraska?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 29.9 per 100 beds against 24.6 statewide.