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Heritage of Emerson
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Emerson, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Exterior view of Heritage of Emerson facility Seniors exercising on yoga mats in a bright room

Heritage of Emerson

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Emerson, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE 68733 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Heritage of Emerson accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Heritage of Emerson

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Heritage of Emerson is a 38-bed nursing home at 607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, Dakota County, Nebraska, administered by Shawn Slosarski and owned by VSL Emerson, LLC. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services including Alzheimer’s care, respite care, hospice, assisted living, adult day care, and outpatient therapy, with emphasis on personal care and activities programming.

Staffing shows stark disparity across roles. Registered nurses provide 56 minutes per resident per day, 30 percent above the Nebraska average of 43 minutes—notably strong. Licensed practical nurses deliver only 12 minutes per day, 72 percent below the state average of 43 minutes, representing a critical staffing gap. Nurse aides work 2 hours 4 minutes per day, 25 percent below the Nebraska average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend total nursing hours reach 2 hours 49 minutes per day, 22 percent below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Weekend registered nurse coverage is 33 minutes per day, 14 percent above the state average of 29 minutes. Occupancy runs at 82 percent with 31 residents in 38 beds, above the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent.

Heritage of Emerson’s inspection record reflects improvement over time. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, conducted 15 visits and inspections. The inspection on March 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal. Earlier inspections documented deficiencies centered on fall prevention, pressure ulcer management, fire safety, and smoke barriers. Complaint investigations substantiated some failures in reporting neglect and maintaining accurate care documentation. No enforcement actions or fines appear in available records. The facility’s recent clean renewal inspections suggest meaningful improvement compared to earlier years with more frequent citations.

The unusually low licensed practical nurse hours of only 12 minutes per day versus 43 minutes state average represents the facility’s most significant staffing concern.

Families should directly inquiry about care delivery model and clinical protocols given the below-average nurse aide hours and weekend staffing before placement.

Facility Direct Line (402) 695-2683
Facility Direct Line (402) 695-2683 heritageofemerson@vhsmail.com
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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 10m per day
Rank #66 / 128Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 128 homes in Nebraska for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 128 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +43% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 1m per day ▲ 43% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 11m per day ▼ 75% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 52m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 35m per day ▼ 28% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 63% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 37m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
260 days
Bed community size
38-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #66 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 183 homes in Nebraska for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 183. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
31 / 38
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDakota
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage of Emerson is administered by Administrator Shawn Slosarski.

Owner NameVsl Emerson, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax(402) 695-2188

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s & Dementia, Short-Term Rehab / Sub-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care, Specialized Options, Outpatient Therapies, Restorative Programs, Care Program

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 41 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (21% below)
• Deficiencies per year (23% below)
Latest Inspection March 28, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4152 This facility has 21% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (41 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 21% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 2.73.5 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (2.7 vs. NE avg 3.5).↓ 23% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on March 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed licensure renewal for 38 beds.
  • The December 3, 2018 complaint investigation substantiated failures in fall prevention, MDS accuracy, and timely reporting of fall-related injuries.
  • The October 22, 2018 survey identified seven deficiencies mainly in food safety and life safety code compliance, including fire system and exit signage issues.
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$78.1K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$3.1M Rank #117 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$78.1K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$4.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #109 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.2M 71% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #16 / 129Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 129 homes in Nebraska for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$963.7K
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Administrator Shawn Slosarski.

This home is owned by Shellee Huggenberger

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285222

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 7 - 8 months.

Admissions
47 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 23%
Discharges
45 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 7%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 44%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage of Emerson

Who is the owner of Heritage of Emerson?

Heritage of Emerson is legally operated by Vsl Emerson, LLC, and administered by Administrator Shawn Slosarski.

Is Heritage of Emerson in a walkable area?

Heritage of Emerson has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage of Emerson?

Heritage of Emerson's occupancy is 82%.

Does Heritage of Emerson operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Heritage of Emerson is registered as a for-profit in NE.

Who is the administrator of Heritage of Emerson?

Administrator Shawn Slosarski is the administrator of Heritage of Emerson.

How many beds does Heritage of Emerson have?

Heritage of Emerson has 38 beds.

Are there photos of Heritage of Emerson?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Heritage of Emerson in the photo gallery on this page.

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