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Heritage of Emerson
607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Heritage of Emerson, in Emerson, Nebraska, is certified for 38 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Vetter Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), below the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dakota Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 13 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.7 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39.3% | 39.2% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 39.3%, RNs 42.9%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.5% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.9% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Vsl Emerson Llc. Chain: Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| Vetter Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dakota County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 3 facilities in Dakota County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage of Emerson been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Heritage of Emerson been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage of Emerson compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage of Emerson?
It is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vetter Senior Living, Vetter Senior Living and Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage of Emerson last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.