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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad | Nebraska | Photos & Videos

Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is committed to developing the physical and emotional potential of residents and the community. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care in a compassionate environment. The staff is dedicated to providing personalized care to meet the needs of each resident.

(308) 784-3715 info@emeraldcozad.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.54/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 67

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

49%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

47% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$5.6M

Profit

$245.3K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$5,616,287.00

Profit

$245,279.00

Payroll costs

$2.6M

47.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.7M

Total costs $5.4M

67-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285093

Certification type: Certification

County: DAWSON

Ownership & operating entity

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is administrated by Kiley Goff, Administrator.

Owner name: COZAD OPERATIONS, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: (308) 784-3746

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious Private Rooms

gourmet dining

beautiful patio areas

telehealth services.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, IV Therapy, Stroke Care, Peg Tubes, Life-vest, Cardiac Rehab, Oncology Care, Pain Management, Orthopedic Injuries, Tracheostomy Care, Post-Surgery Recovery, Pulmonary Impairment, Stroke and Neurological Conditions, Joint Replacement and Amputation.

Religious Services

Chapel Services, Pastoral Services.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Gourmet dining with personalized menus.

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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

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Accura HealthCare of Hartington

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68739

Bed Count: 67

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KLAASMEYER, KENNETH

CCN: 285088

Occupancy: 63.6%

Home Revenue: $3,668,324.00

Payroll Costs: $2,124,349.00

Payroll %: 57.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 31.40

Overall Rating: 4/5

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Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

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Community: NE 68061

Bed Count: 46

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GEIS, HEATHER

CCN: 285118

Occupancy: 72.0%

Home Revenue: $3,111,496.00

Payroll Costs: $2,065,549.00

Payroll %: 66.4%

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Health Insp Rating: 4/5

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QM Rating: 3/5

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 68064

Bed Count: 66

Pets Allowed: No

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Payroll Costs: $3,225,812.00

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Community: NE 68862

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: NE 69130

Bed Count: 89

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COZAD OPERATIONS LLC

CCN: 285093

Occupancy: 49.0%

Home Revenue: $5,491,044.00

Payroll Costs: $2,649,625.00

Payroll %: 48.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 39.50

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5404

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 1/5

COZAD, NE 69130

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

18,982

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	4	8.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	9.9	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	29	7.6	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

54 staff

8.3hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

1.1hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

6.2hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	29	29	5,500	91	100%	7.6
Physical Therapist	10	10	3,110	91	100%	7
Medication Aide/Technician	13	13	3,030	90	99%	8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	6	2,549	91	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	4	4	1,089	88	97%	8.1
RN Director of Nursing	2	2	891	68	75%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	2	680	60	66%	6.2
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	440	57	63%	7.7
Administrator	1	1	438	57	63%	7.7
Nurse Practitioner	2	2	432	53	58%	7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	2	410	67	74%	6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	1	388	65	71%	6
Qualified Social Worker	1	1	25	23	25%	1.1

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Total Health inspections 4

7% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 18

Near Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 18.2

4.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 18

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 13, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 22, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 22, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 22, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

37 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (13.5%)

Medicaid 5 (13.5%)

Private Pay/Other 27 (73%)

Specialized Care Beds

17 Total Specialty Beds

19.1% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

19.1%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 11.8

Near Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score 16.5

29% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.3%

46% below Nebraska average.

Walking Ability Worsened 20.3%

8% below Nebraska average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.8%

34% below Nebraska average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.6%

3% above Nebraska average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.6%

124% above Nebraska average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.1%

35% above Nebraska average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Nebraska average.

Antipsychotic Use 25.7%

30% above Nebraska average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.4%

10% below Nebraska average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

4% above Nebraska average.

Lost Too Much Weight 13.0%

139% above Nebraska average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 68.6%

15% worse than Nebraska average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.4%

83% worse than Nebraska average

Influenza Vaccine 80.0%

5% better than Nebraska average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 49.0% ↑ 3.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $245,279 ↓ ~$423K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3,068,286 ↑ ~$285K vs 2022

Profit Margin 4.5% ↓ 9.0pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.5%	84.8%	83.5%	82.9%	86.8%	87.1%	82.1%	109.5%	108.3%	94.3%	66.7%	45.9%	49.0%
Beds	89	89	89	89	89	89	89	67	67	67	67	89	89
Net Income	$110,207	$124,058	-$150,697	-$137,375	$33,381	-$109,278	-$224,988	$669,067	$439,639	$190,911	$1,854,558	$668,015	$245,279
Gross Revenue	$5,202,647	$5,383,427	$4,996,768	$4,913,300	$5,493,002	$4,761,689	$4,417,085	$5,776,765	$3,984,978	$5,191,674	$5,670,054	$4,944,708	$5,491,044
Operating Expenses	$4,404,594	$4,599,976	$4,572,970	$4,519,419	$4,680,923	$3,476,779	$3,976,564	$4,780,473	$3,569,945	$5,043,517	$4,745,702	$4,754,762	$5,226,771
Net Patient Revenue	$4,326,208	$4,574,790	$4,369,950	$4,274,482	$4,647,566	$3,341,946	$3,750,302	$5,016,454	$3,984,978	$4,951,724	$5,752,100	$4,807,440	$5,346,807
Total Payroll	$2,552,285	$2,527,052	$2,515,594	$2,499,465	$2,694,048	$1,953,181	$843,095	$3,178,524	$2,438,738	$2,896,841	$2,785,605	$2,782,875	$3,068,286
Profit Margin %	2.1%	2.3%	-3.0%	-2.8%	0.6%	-2.3%	-5.1%	11.6%	11.0%	3.7%	32.7%	13.5%	4.5%
Medicare %	6.3%	7.6%	4.1%	5.1%	4.8%	3.3%	6.1%	3.7%	3.2%	9.0%	9.1%	5.0%	5.4%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	40.6%	39.6%	42.7%	52.0%	67.8%	64.9%	74.0%
Private %	93.7%	92.4%	95.9%	94.9%	95.2%	96.7%	53.3%	56.6%	54.1%	39.0%	23.1%	30.1%	20.6%
Revenue/Day	$154	$166	$161	$159	$165	$157	$188	$187	$181	$214	$353	$322	$336
Cost/Day	$157	$167	$169	$168	$166	$164	$199	$179	$162	$218	$291	$319	$329
Avg Length of Stay	269.7 days	262.2 days	307.8 days	285.2 days	314.3 days	257.8 days	149.8 days	408.6 days	369.6 days	161.6 days	135.9 days	198.9 days	230.6 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Nebraska

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Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

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Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Respite Network

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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