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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Omaha, 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.

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Omaha, 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.
5505 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68106 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is a Skilled Nursing Facility at 5505 Grover Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Administrated by Kristina Pilege and owned by Omaha Operations LLC, the facility is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Certification Number 285097). Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha offers rehabilitation services and 24/7 nursing care to help patients achieve independence.

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is an urban nursing home in Omaha providing a mix of rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility serves mostly long-term care residents with extended stays and ongoing daily care. Medicare admissions (21%) typically stay 19 days for short-term rehab. Private pay admissions (7%) typically stay 4-5 months. Medicaid admissions (73%) typically stay 3-4 months for long-term daily care. Average length of stay is 88 days. Occupancy rate is 42.6%, ranked #110 out of 122 in Nebraska, significantly below the state average occupancy of 70.3%.

The CMS Overall Rating of 1/5 stars falls critically below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Health Inspection Rating of 1/5 stars also falls critically below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars, indicating serious deficiency concerns. The Staffing Rating of 3/5 stars is at or slightly below the Nebraska average of 3.1/5 stars. The Quality Measures Rating of 1/5 stars falls critically below the Nebraska average of 2.7/5 stars.

Staffing levels are below state and national benchmarks across most categories. Total nursing care per resident per day reaches 4 hours 3 minutes, -7% below the Nebraska state average of 4 hours 20 minutes. This facility ranks #70 out of 117 in Nebraska for total nursing hours. Registered Nurse hours total 23 minutes per day, -47% below the state average of 43 minutes. Licensed Practical Nurse hours total 43 minutes per day, at the state average. Certified Nurse Aide hours total 2 hours 33 minutes per day, -8% below the state average of 2 hours 46 minutes. Weekend nursing hours total 3 hours 12 minutes per day, -12% below the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes. Physical Therapist hours total 6 minutes per day, +100% above the state average of 3 minutes. Four of six staffing metrics fall below state average.

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha operates as a privately-owned, for-profit facility with annual revenue of $7.9 million and profit of $44.8 thousand. Payroll comprises 50% of revenue ($4.0 million), below the typical SNF range of 55–65%. The facility is urban, located in Omaha in Douglas County. The predominantly Medicaid-dependent population (73% of admissions) represents the lowest reimbursement level.

Families considering Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha should ask about the low CMS ratings (1/5 overall and health inspection), and below-average staffing levels.

Facility Direct Line (402) 558-0225
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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.
▼ 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.
▼ 64.9% Below NE avg. ▼ 64.9% 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.
▼ 39.7% Below NE avg. ▼ 39.7% 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.
▼ 30.3% Below NE avg. ▼ 30.3% Below 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 75th out of 128 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.
4h 3m per day
Rank #75 / 128Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th 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.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
-9%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +105% 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. 18m per day ▼ 58% 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. 46m per day ▲ 7% 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 27m per day ▼ 12% 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 9m per day ▼ 13% 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. 6m per day ▲ 105% 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. 14m per day ▼ 52% 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.
88 days
Bed community size
155-bed community Rank #20 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 228 homes in Nebraska for Bed Count. 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.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.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100 Rank #227 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 227th out of 296 homes in Nebraska for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
40%
Rank #168 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th 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.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
62 / 155
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDouglas
CMS Certification Number285097
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is administered by Kristina Pilege.

Owner NameOmaha Operations, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(402) 558-0227

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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
Touring HoursMonday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00

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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.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 9

Nebraska average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations
54 Rank #127 / 131Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 131 homes in Nebraska for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 131 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #112 / 131Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 131 homes in Nebraska for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 131 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Nebraska average 4.19

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 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
400% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious health citations
4
700% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

1 critical citation Nebraska average: 0.2
4 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5
49 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2
0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 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

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 170
Employees 107
Contractors 63
Staff to resident ratio 2.43 : 1
20% 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 43
Average shift 7 hours
10% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,864

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 15 total: 5 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 61 total: 11 full-time employees and 50 contractors. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 37 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 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

10.7%

2,971 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 50 Registered Nurse: 10 Medical Director: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 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 Assistant370377,89792100%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician180186,12192100%7.4
Physical Therapist140144,46492100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1150614,38892100%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker2029836874%8.1
Registered Nurse510156626773%7.1
Nurse Practitioner1126106773%8.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician6175898289%5.1
Other Dietary Services Staff2024855863%7.3
Administrator1014645863%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014405560%8
Physical Therapy Assistant4043374650%6
Qualified Social Worker1011462628%5.6
Physical Therapy Aide1011222325%5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide101871921%4.6
Medical Director011514448%1.1
RN Director of Nursing1011833%6
Speech Language Pathologist101211%1.9
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
14 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
61 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 74%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 73%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 73%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 89%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 60%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 50%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 28%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 25%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 48%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 3%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 1%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025

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 Rank #130 / 133Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 133 homes in Nebraska for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Nebraska average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 133 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.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.
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.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

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

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
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 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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.48
38% 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. 3.16
62% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Average Nebraska avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 19.2%
8% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.9%
20% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 6.9%
796% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 29.9%
41% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 70
Medicare
10
14.3% of residents
Medicaid
54
77.1% of residents
Private pay or other
6
8.6% of residents
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.

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.

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."
$7.5M
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."
-$38.4K
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."
$7.5M Rank #51 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st 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."
-$38.4K
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.
$83.2K
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 #49 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th 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.
$4.4M 59.1% 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 #67 / 129Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th 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).
$3.1M
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).
$7.5M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Kristina Pilege.

This home is owned by Omaha Operations LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285097

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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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (73% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Admissions
266 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 21%
Private pay 7%
Medicaid 73%
Discharges
273 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%
Private pay 15%
Medicaid 73%

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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63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #53 / 129
285242
The Lighthouse
NH
HOS
SNF
Omaha (West Omaha)
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 81
Rank #149 / 228
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #137 / 183
-17%
5.35
Facility 5.35
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #12 / 128
 +64%+20%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 133
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #37 / 131
3.7
Facility 3.7
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #46 / 131
-32A+
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 46
Rank #179 / 296
Bianca Carmel-Cooper
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #11 / 129
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #53 / 129
67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #127 / 129
285280
Good Samaritan Society – Millard
NH
SNF
Omaha (Millard)
106
Facility 106
NE AVG 81
Rank #57 / 228
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #109 / 183
-2%
4.30
Facility 4.30
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #60 / 128
 +35%-3%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 133
16
Facility 16
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #62 / 131
3.2
Facility 3.2
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #35 / 131
-74A+
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 46
Rank #91 / 296
Naureen Bashir Rafiq
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #42 / 129
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #59 / 129
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #113 / 129
285098
Ambassador Health of Omaha
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Omaha
146
Facility 146
NE AVG 81
Rank #23 / 228
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #139 / 183
-18%
3.16
Facility 3.16
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #125 / 128
 +122%-29%
$0
Facility $0
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 133
5
Facility 5
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #6 / 131
2.5
Facility 2.5
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #18 / 131
-85-
51
Facility 51
NE AVG 46
Rank #135 / 296
Jake Bleach
$25.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $25.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #2 / 129
$14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #2 / 129
58.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #96 / 129
285127
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha
NH
SNF
Omaha
155
Facility 155
NE AVG 81
Rank #20 / 228
40.3%
Facility 40.3%
NE AVG 71.3
Rank #168 / 183
-43%
4.05
Facility 4.05
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #75 / 128
 -9%-9%
$87.4k
Facility $87.4k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #130 / 133
54
Facility 54
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #127 / 131
6.0
Facility 6.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #112 / 131
562-
27
Facility 27
NE AVG 46
Rank #227 / 296
Omaha Operations LLC
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #51 / 129
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #49 / 129
59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #67 / 129
285097
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is located in OMAHA, 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 Omaha

Who is the owner of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is legally operated by Omaha Operations, LLC, and administered by Kristina Pilege.

Is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha in a walkable area?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha's occupancy is 40%.

Are pets allowed at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha?

No, Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha has a no-pet policy.

Does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha is registered as a for-profit in NE.

Who is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha?

Kristina Pilege is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha.

How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha have?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha has 155 beds.

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