Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
318 West 18th Street, Cozad, NE 69130
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad Compares
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a 67-bed for-profit nursing facility in Cozad, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.3%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 67 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.0% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (44% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (76% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.4% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad with other nursing homes in Cozad.
How is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.0% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 67 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Cozad
Cozad sits in Dawson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,815 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 35.9 years
- Median household income
- $56,731
- Median home value
- $113,700
Demographics for Dawson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Cozad.
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