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Heritage Of Emerson

607 Nebraska Street

5(4 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
38
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
38
Facility size
38-bed skilled nursing facility
Care range
Offers hospice, respite, and adult day care
Quality recognition
Received Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards
Setting
Small town of about 800 people

What Families Think

Families describe Heritage of Emerson as a warm, small-town skilled nursing facility where staff are attentive and involved in residents' daily lives. Reviewers highlight the caring atmosphere, cleanliness, and activity offerings, contrasting it favorably with more institutional-feeling facilities.

The Good

  • Staff described as loving and compassionate
  • Facility feels warm, not cold or sterile
  • Active social calendar and entertainment
  • Reliable transportation for residents
  • Received National Quality Awards, Silver and Bronze

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Heritage Of Emerson is a senior living community in Emerson, Nebraska offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Heritage Of Emerson

Heritage of Emerson is a 38-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Emerson, Nebraska, also providing memory care, Alzheimer's care, respite care, hospice care, assisted living services, adult day care, and outpatient therapy.

The community is located in Emerson, a small town of approximately 800 people in the rolling hills of Northeast Nebraska, named for poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. The facility is positioned near larger regional cities including Sioux City, Iowa; Wayne, Nebraska; and Norfolk, Nebraska.

Heritage of Emerson emphasizes personalized care, with staff involvement in residents' daily lives and interests. The facility maintains a lively activities schedule including family picnics, Father's Day fish fry, community coffee on Fridays, weekly community prayer group, youth involvement, and Friday happy hours.

The community has received National Quality Awards at the Silver and Bronze levels throughout the years.

Types of Care at Heritage Of Emerson

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Heritage Of Emerson

5overall · 4 ratings combined

5★ on Google (4)

James Rutar

Sep 2022

via Google

Heritage Of Emerson is a great place to have a family member reside. The staff is friendly knowledgeable and always eager to help. I feel comfortable sleeping at night knowing that my parent is well taken care of. The transportation and activities are just great. Everything that they have control over has been a great experience.

Maridee Malmberg

Sep 2017

via Google

#1 care with LOVE & compassion. Its also beautiful, unlike most ither "cold & sterile" homes. My dad has been here for approx 4 years & we would recommend it to everyone. If i need care, this is where I want to be! A happy, beautiful facility. Entertainment too!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 13 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 18, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2025

Jun 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024

Apr 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 4, 2023

  • Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Heritage Of Emerson offer?

Heritage Of Emerson offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Heritage Of Emerson located?

Heritage Of Emerson is located at 607 Nebraska Street in Emerson, Nebraska.

What do families say about Heritage Of Emerson?

Families describe Heritage of Emerson as a warm, small-town skilled nursing facility where staff are attentive and involved in residents' daily lives. Reviewers highlight the caring atmosphere, cleanliness, and activity offerings, contrasting it favorably with more institutional-feeling facilities.

How did Heritage Of Emerson do on recent health and safety inspections?

Heritage Of Emerson had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 13 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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