Heritage of Emerson
607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Heritage of Emerson Compares
Heritage of Emerson is a 38-bed for-profit nursing facility in Emerson, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 38 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (90% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (57% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heritage of Emerson
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage of Emerson with other nursing homes in Emerson.
What keeps Heritage of Emerson's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Heritage of Emerson keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.0% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Heritage of Emerson keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage of Emerson?
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 Heritage of Emerson?
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 Emerson
Emerson sits in Dakota County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 2,755 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $61,227
- Median home value
- $131,400
Demographics for Dakota County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Emerson.
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