Heritage of Emerson
Nursing Home · Emerson, NE
CMS certification number285222
Contact & location
607 Nebraska StreetEmerson, NE 68733
Dakota County
- Phone
- (402) 695-2683
- ZIP code
- 68733 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 38
- Residents per day
- 35.2 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- VSL Emerson LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 12, 1998
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.04 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.83 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.23 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.98 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.63 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.3 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.9 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 5, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 4 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-06-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2023-04-20 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-15 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-15 |
| 2023-04-20 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Huggenberger, Shellee (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Timm, Matthew (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huggenberger, Shellee (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Timm, Matthew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanekeren, Glenn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter Senior Living (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Heritage of Emerson?
Heritage of Emerson has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Heritage of Emerson have?
It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.
Has Heritage of Emerson been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Heritage of Emerson?
It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Heritage of Emerson?
(402) 695-2683. The facility is located at 607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.