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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Nebraska, NE
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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Nebraska, 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.
318 West 18Th Street, Cozad, NE 69130 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a 67-bed skilled nursing facility on West 18th Street in Cozad, Nebraska, owned and operated by Cozad Operations LLC. The facility manages several financial paths, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay options. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, meaning family members can complete some daily errands on foot when coming to the property.

Patient stays last an average of 231 days, pointing to a standard operational balance between short-term post-acute recovery and extended long-term placements. This rotation of residents keeps the building functioning at an 84 percent occupancy level. Around-the-clock staffing delivers an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, including 24 minutes from registered nurses and 2 hours and 35 minutes from nurse aides, to handle IV therapy, life-vest monitoring, and rehabilitation for stroke, cardiac, orthopedic, oncology, and pulmonary conditions.

State health department logs reveal that the facility operates within typical regulatory lines. Inspection surveys show that the building resolved past tracking gaps concerning documentation, medication setups, staff training, and infection control, resulting in zero deficiencies on its most recent reviews and maintaining an overall cumulative citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Older adults have access to private rooms, outdoor patio spaces, personalized menus in the dining area, and on-site telehealth links to coordinate with doctors. The kitchen structures daily meals to fulfill basic nutritional requirements. The weekly routine pairs targeted physical therapy tracks with laundry services, personal care assistance, and open visiting windows for family members.

(308) 784-3715
(308) 784-3715 info@emeraldcozad.com

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.
▼ 65.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 65.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 29.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 29.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 69.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 69.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 4.5% Above NE avg. ▲ 4.5% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 110th out of 130 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. 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.
3h 32m per day
Rank #110 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 130 homes in Nebraska. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 130 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
-21%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +120% 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. 21m per day ▼ 52% 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. 55m per day ▲ 28% 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. 2h 24m per day ▼ 13% 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. 3h 15m per day ▼ 10% 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. 7m per day ▲ 120% 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. 18m per day ▼ 39% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
231 days
Bed community size
67-bed community Rank #113 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 228 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #81 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 298 homes in Nebraska. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #65 / 196Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 196 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 196. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
56 / 67
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDawson
CMS Certification Number285093
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is administered by Administrator Kiley Goff.

Owner NameCozad Operations, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(308) 784-3746

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious Private Rooms
Gourmet Dining
Beautiful Patio Areas
Telehealth Services
Specific ProgramsIV Therapy, Stroke Care, Peg Tubes, Life-vest, Cardiac Rehab, Oncology Care, Pain Management, Orthopedic Injuries, Post-Surgery Recovery, Pulmonary Impairment, Stroke and Neurological Conditions, Joint Replacement and Amputation.
Religious ServicesChapel Services, Pastoral Services.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionGourmet dining with personalized menus.

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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 75 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection January 18, 2024 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. 7552 This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (75 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 44% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 53.5 This facility has 43% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 43% worse

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 January 18, 2024, confirmed licensure renewal with no deficiencies or complaints reported.
  • The September 12, 2018, annual survey found 19 deficiencies including medication errors, infection control lapses, improper restraint use, and multiple fire safety violations.
  • A January 13, 2020, complaint investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated, confirming compliance with diabetes management, staffing, medication administration, and resident rights.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Nebraska average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
18 Rank #73 / 135Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 135 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better 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.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #85 / 135Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 135 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Nebraska average 4.19

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nebraska average: 0.2
0 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5
18 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2
0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2
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

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 80
Employees 74
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 2.16 : 1
7% more staff per resident than Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,844

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 8 total: 7 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 11 total: 6 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 21 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.2%

931 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant210214,72792100%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician140143,30892100%8.5
Physical Therapist120123,09792100%6.5
Licensed Practical Nurse65112,37192100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2027016166%6.5
RN Director of Nursing2026976470%7.8
Registered Nurse7186946773%8.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner2024645560%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014555964%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2023856470%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2023675762%6.4
Qualified Social Worker101473942%1.2
Speech Language Pathologist1011155%2.3
21 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
12 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 60%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 64%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 62%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 42%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 5%
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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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.8
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
29% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Nebraska avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.3%
46% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.3%
8% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.8%
34% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.6%
124% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.1%
35% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.0%
139% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.7%
30% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.4%
10% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.22
23% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.02
55% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.6%
15% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.4%
83% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.0%
5% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 10.0%
52% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 3.0%
74% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 37
Medicare
5
13.5% of residents
Medicaid
5
13.5% of residents
Private pay or other
27
73% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$5.3M
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."
$120.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$5.3M Rank #76 / 133Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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."
$120.0K
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.
$125.2K
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 #84 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. 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.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.
$3.0M 55.7% 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 #81 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 133 homes in Nebraska. 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.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).
$2.3M
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).
$5.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Administrator Kiley Goff.

This home is owned by Cozad Operations LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285093

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 11 - 12 months.

Admissions
74 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 16%
Medicaid 47%
Discharges
69 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 26%
Medicaid 54%

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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NE AVG 4.45
Rank #110 / 130
 +4%-21%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 135
18
Facility 18
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #73 / 135
4.5
Facility 4.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #85 / 135
-56-
60
Facility 60
NE AVG 46
Rank #81 / 298
Cozad Operations LLC
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #76 / 133
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #84 / 133
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #81 / 133
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Tabitha at Prairie Commons
NH
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 82
Rank #206 / 228
27.2%
Facility 27.2%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #190 / 196
-61%
5.72
Facility 5.72
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #8 / 130
 +44%+28%
$10.3k
Facility $10.3k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #104 / 135
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #59 / 135
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #104 / 135
124-
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 46
Rank #267 / 298
Tabitha Grand Island, Inc
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #89 / 133
$2.5M
Facility $2.5M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #98 / 133
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #91 / 133
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is located in COZAD, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General 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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

Who is the owner of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

The legal owner and operator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is Cozad Operations, Llc.

Is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad in a walkable area?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad's occupancy is 84%.

Who is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

Administrator Kiley Goff is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad.

How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad have?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has 67 beds.

What is the address of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is located at 318 West 18Th Street, Cozad, NE 69130.

What is the phone number of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

(308) 784-3715 will put you in contact with the team at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad.

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