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

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

Overview of Emerald Nursing & Rehab

Emerald Nursing & Rehab in Omaha, Nebraska, offers exceptional clinical care in a warm environment. This facility is the epitome of compassionate care, helping patients achieve their highest level of independence with dedicated support. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Omaha, this nursing and rehab center has garnered rave nursing home reviews for its responsive and caring staff, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and nurturing care.
It takes immense pride in serving both skilled and long-term care needs, making it a versatile and large-scale facility that meets the highest nursing home requirements. With a focus on rehabilitation and skilled nursing in a post-acute setting, residents find themselves in the hands of experts committed to their well-being and progress. Whether it’s recovering from an injury or requiring extended care, this exceptional center offers a nurturing haven where individuals can thrive and regain their strength, fully meeting all nursing home requirements.

Facility Direct Line (402) 483-9500
Facility Direct Line (402) 483-9500 info@EmeraldOmaha.com

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

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. 23m per day ▼ 47% 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. 43m per day ■ Avg 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 33m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 8m 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 ▲ 100% 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. 22m per day ▼ 24% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day
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: 47 / 100 Rank #154 / 296Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th 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
43%
Rank #167 / 183Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th 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
66 / 155
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDouglas

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
155 units
Total beds
155 units

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax(402) 558-0227

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Suites
Gourmet Dining
Beauty Salon
Beautiful Outdoor Patios
Transportation
Complimentary Phone & Cable Tv
Newspapers And Magazines
Fund Management
Laundry Services
Educational Classes
Live Musical Events
Exhilarating Daily Activities
Dialysis Coordination
Specific Programs24/7 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, Wound Care & WoundVAC
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.

Since 2010 · 16 years of data 144 deficiencies

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

Since 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (177% above)
• Deficiencies per year (173% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection September 24, 2024

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. 14452 This facility has 177% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (144 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 177% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2010. 93.3 This facility has 173% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (9 vs. NE avg 3.3).↑ 173% worse

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

  • September 24, 2024 inspection resulted in probation for 90 days due to failure to provide adequate treatment for residents with skin breakdown.
  • January 24, 2019 complaint investigation substantiated six deficiencies including failure to follow practitioner’s orders, ensure supervision during transfers, and provide discharge planning.
  • November 1, 2023 licensing confirmed facility meets statutory requirements for skilled nursing operation with no deficiencies reported.
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Quality of care over time

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

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.
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.
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.

This home is administered by Kristina Pilege.

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Emerald Nursing & Rehab is located in Omaha, 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).
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Nursing & Rehab

What neighborhood is Emerald Nursing & Rehab in?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab is in the South Central Omaha neighborhood of Omaha.

Who is the owner of Emerald Nursing & Rehab?

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

Is Emerald Nursing & Rehab in a walkable area?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab has a walk score of 47. 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?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab's occupancy is 43%.

Are pets allowed at Emerald Nursing & Rehab?

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

Who is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab?

Kristina Pilege is the administrator of Emerald Nursing & Rehab.

How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab have?

Emerald Nursing & Rehab has 155 beds.

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