Nursing Home

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha

Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is a skilled nursing facility in Omaha, Nebraska. It offers rehabilitation services and 24/7 nursing care to help patients achieve their highest possible level of independence. The facility is committed to providing exceptional clinical care in a comfortable environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Nebraska average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Nebraska average: 2.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 3m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the Nebraska average.

Nebraska average: 4h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 155

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 42.6%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
42.6%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

7% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

73% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.9M
Profit
$44.8K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,914,504.00
Profit
$44,819.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
50% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $7.9M
Bed community size
155-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: DOUGLAS

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 285097
Certification type: Certification

Ownership & operating entity

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is administrated by Kristina Pilege.

Owner name: OMAHA OPERATIONS, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (402) 558-0227

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Nursing and Medical Care
In-House Physical
Occupational & Speech Therapy
IV Therapy
Cardiac Rehab
Pain Management
Pulmonary Impairment
Stroke and Neurological Care
Peg Tubes
G Tubes & Life-Vests
Orthopedic and Sports Injuries
Joint Replacement & Amputation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
About, Services, Employment, Contact, Schedule a Tour
Operating Hours
Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 54
Citations per inspection
6

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

30 of 54 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 54 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 54 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 4
700% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

1 critical citation More info Nebraska average: 0.2

4 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

49 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Feb 06, 2025
Corrected

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Address 3.4 miles from city center

Address OMAHA, NE 68106

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

113
Total Staff
88
Employees
25
Contractors
25,163
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 8 10.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 33 7.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 22 7.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
85 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.1%
of total hours from contractors
541 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 22
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 22 0 22 6,213 91 100% 7.8
Medication Aide/Technician 19 0 19 6,173 91 100% 7.9
Physical Therapist 12 0 12 3,777 91 100% 6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 11 22 33 2,593 91 100% 7.5
Registered Nurse 5 3 8 1,448 91 100% 10.5
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 986 67 74% 8
RN Director of Nursing 3 0 3 877 69 76% 9
Respiratory Therapy Technician 3 0 3 715 67 74% 7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 577 63 69% 7.3
Administrator 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 472 59 65% 8
Physical Therapy Assistant 3 0 3 339 55 60% 5.7
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 208 26 29% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 95 20 22% 4.8
Qualified Social Worker 1 0 1 94 20 22% 4.7
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 93 19 21% 4.9

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
70 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (14.3%)
Medicaid
54 residents (77.1%)
Private pay or other
6 residents (8.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

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. 11.7
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. 23.3
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.8%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.5%
12% 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 29.7%
10% worse 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 3.6%
20% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.6%
99% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
6% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
12% 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 24.7%
25% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 81.5%
12% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 52.1%
35% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
41% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 63.6%
16% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $175K
435% higher than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: $33K

Number of fines 4
176% more fines than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 3
313% more payment denials than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $175K
Nebraska average $33K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 6, 2025
$16K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Feb 6, 2025
85 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 24, 2024
$56K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 11, 2023
$40K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

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

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

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

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

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

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

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

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

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

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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