Inspection Reports for Heritage of Emerson

607 Nebraska Street, EMERSON, NE, 68733

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Deficiencies (last 12 years)

Deficiencies (over 12 years) 3.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

19% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 4.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2011
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 31 residents

Based on a December 2018 inspection.

This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

20 25 30 35 40 45 Oct 2011 May 2014 Jan 2016 Aug 2017 Dec 2018

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 28, 2025

Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related renewal certification for Heritage of Emerson, verifying licensure through the indicated renewal date.

Findings
The documents certify that Heritage of Emerson meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a Skilled Nursing Facility with a licensed capacity of 38 beds. No deficiencies or inspection findings are noted.

Report Facts
Licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Matthew Emmanuel KuruvillaAdministratorNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Sally StubbsDirector of NursingNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Brian StuhrAuthorized RepresentativeSigned Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and listed as Treasurer on Directors and Officers list.
Glenn Van EkerenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and listed as President on Directors and Officers list.

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 28, 2024

Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application for Heritage of Emerson, indicating the facility is renewing its license to operate as a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Findings
The document confirms the facility's licensure renewal status and provides ownership, certification, and facility information. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Matthew KuruvillaAdministratorNamed on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
Melissa HampsonDirector of NursingNamed on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
Brian StuhrTreasurerNamed as officer in ownership and board documents
Glenn Van EkerenPresidentNamed as officer in ownership and board documents

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 23, 2023

Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application for Heritage of Emerson, indicating the facility's request to renew its license for continued operation.

Findings
The document certifies that Heritage of Emerson meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility with dual certification. It includes ownership information, facility capacity, and licensing details.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38 Renewal license fee: 1550

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Fran PickeringDirector of NursingNamed in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.

Inspection Report

Renewal
Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2021

Visit Reason
The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related certification and occupancy permit for Heritage of Emerson, indicating the renewal of the facility's license and compliance with statutory requirements.

Findings
The documents certify that Heritage of Emerson meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal as a skilled nursing facility with physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. The occupancy permit confirms a maximum capacity of 38 beds.

Report Facts
Number of beds to be relicensed: 38 Maximum Occupancy: 38 Renewal Licensure Fee: 1550

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application
Fran PickeringDirector of NursingNamed on Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application

Document

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 22, 2019

Visit Reason
The letter serves to amend the Health Insurance Benefits Agreement to update the certified bed assignments and counts as requested by the facility.

Findings
The agreement updates the certified bed locations and confirms a total of 38 Medicare certified beds as of September 1, 2019, reflecting changes from the previous agreement dated April 21, 2008.

Report Facts
Certified beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram ManagerSigned the letter amending the Health Insurance Benefits Agreement

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 31 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Dec 3, 2018

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Heritage Of Emerson on December 3, 2018, regarding allegations that the facility failed to protect residents from injury and failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set reflects residents' overall care.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to protect residents from injury and failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set reflects residents' overall care. The investigation included review of resident records, observation of care, and interviews with residents, family, and staff. The complaint was substantiated with findings of deficiencies.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from injury by not assessing causal factors of falls and not developing additional interventions to prevent further falls for one resident. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) accurately reflected a resident's fall history. The facility also failed to submit an investigation to the State Agency within 5 working days after a resident had a fall with injury requiring medical treatment.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to submit an investigation to the State Agency within 5 working days after a resident had a fall with injury requiring medical treatment.
Failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) accurately reflected a resident's fall history.
Failed to assess causal factors and develop additional interventions for the prevention of falls for one resident.
Report Facts
Sample size: 4 Facility census: 31 Length of laceration: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Connie VogtProgram Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned letter regarding complaint investigation
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorFacility administrator addressed in the report
Director of NursesInterviewed confirming MDS and fall intervention deficiencies

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 32 Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Oct 22, 2018

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Heritage Of Emerson on October 22-25, 2018, including review of resident records, observation of care and services, and interviews with residents, family, and staff.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to protect residents from abuse. The investigation found no violation related to abuse; the facility was in compliance with abuse protection regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with abuse protection regulations. However, deficiencies were found related to food safety practices including failure of dietary staff to sanitize hands, undated food items, and improper food handling. Life safety code deficiencies were also identified including missing exit signage, hazardous area enclosure issues, fire alarm system reliability, sprinkler system maintenance, fire drill scheduling, and generator gas valve security.

Deficiencies (7)
Dietary staff failed to sanitize hands after contact with residents and non-sanitized objects; undated and outdated food items found in refrigerators.
Exit sign missing on the exit gate from the courtyard.
Holes in ceiling of linen storage closet and room 208 compromising smoke barrier.
No locking device installed on electrical circuit breaker supplying fire alarm panel.
Build-up of dust and lint on fire sprinkler head behind clothes dryer in laundry room.
Fire drills not conducted under varied conditions; drills on same shift not spaced at least one hour apart.
Gas supply valve to emergency generator not secured in open position.
Report Facts
Facility census: 32 Total licensed capacity: 38 Date of inspection: 2018-10-22 to 2018-10-25 Deficiency completion dates: Dec 9, 2018

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in complaint letter and civil rights compliance form
Connie VogtProgram Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned complaint investigation letter
Maintenance Staff AInterviewed regarding life safety deficiencies and confirmed findings
Administrative Staff AInterviewed regarding life safety deficiencies and confirmed findings
Dietary Aid AObserved failing to sanitize hands during meal service

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 30 Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 10 Date: Aug 28, 2017

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Heritage Of Emerson on August 28, 2017-August 31, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to immediately report allegations of neglect, failed to ensure incidents were immediately reported to supervisors, failed to ensure staff were awake during shifts, and failed to maintain essential equipment/areas. The investigation confirmed failures in reporting neglect and incident notification for Residents 13 and 36.
Findings
The facility failed to immediately report allegations of neglect for Residents 13 and 36, failed to ensure incidents were immediately reported to supervisors for Resident 36, but ensured staff were awake during shifts and maintained essential equipment/areas. Additional findings included failure to revise care plans timely for fall interventions, failure to address pain and pressure ulcer interventions, failure to prevent an avoidable pressure ulcer for Resident 8, failure to justify catheter use for Resident 36, failure to implement fall prevention interventions for Resident 11, failure to evaluate Resident 14 for self-administration of medications, failure to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and life safety code violations related to hazardous area enclosures, fire extinguishers, smoke barrier walls, and fire drills.

Deficiencies (10)
Failure to immediately report allegations of neglect for Residents 13 and 36.
Failure to revise care plans with new fall interventions for Residents 24 and 11, failure to address pain for Resident 4, and failure to update pressure ulcer interventions for Resident 8.
Failure to prevent an avoidable pressure ulcer for Resident 8 and failure to accurately assess pressure ulcer staging for Resident 36.
Failure to have justification for catheter use for Resident 36.
Failure to implement fall prevention interventions for Resident 11 and failure to evaluate Resident 14 for self-administration of medications.
Failure to maintain cleanliness of kitchen floor, food holding door handles, robot coupe and nutrabullet, and failure to date items removed from freezer.
Failure to provide smoke resistant partitions to separate hazardous areas from other parts of the building allowing smoke migration into exit corridor.
Failure to provide placard for Class K fire extinguisher and failure to have portable fire extinguishers serviced yearly.
Failure to maintain smoke barrier walls to resist passage of smoke for 2 of 2 smoke barriers.
Failure to hold fire drills under varied conditions for one of three shifts for 4 of 4 quarters reviewed.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 10 Facility census: 30 Total licensed capacity: 38 Pressure ulcer measurements: 2.5 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1 Pressure ulcer measurements: 1.5 Pressure ulcer measurements: 0.6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in the cover letter and correspondence.
Eve LewisRNC, Program Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned the complaint investigation letter.
John SmithDirector of NursingNamed in findings related to reporting neglect and staff sleeping.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 28 Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 20, 2016

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Heritage of Emerson, Inc., a skilled nursing facility, to assess compliance with regulations governing licensure and care standards.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in ensuring follow-up and appropriate treatment for a resident with contractures and limited range of motion. The facility failed to provide timely restorative therapy and did not schedule necessary neurology follow-up appointments. The facility was otherwise in compliance with life safety code requirements.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility staff failed to ensure follow-up was complete regarding recommended services related to contractures for Resident 8, including restorative range of motion therapy and neurology appointments.
Report Facts
Facility census: 28 Licensed capacity: 38 Deficiencies cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HaugenbergerAdministratorSigned Civil Rights Compliance Form and facility administrator
Roberta SorensenCompleted Facility Staffing form
LPN ALicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding Resident 8's contractures and care
RN CRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding appointment scheduling for Resident 8
Social WorkerInterviewed regarding appointment scheduling for Resident 8
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed and confirmed deficiencies in restorative care and follow-up

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 29 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 12, 2016

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint survey regarding allegations that the facility failed to protect residents from abuse.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility failed to protect residents from abuse. The investigation found the facility did protect residents from abuse and was in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Findings
The facility was found to protect residents from abuse, with caring interactions observed and interviews confirming residents felt safe. The facility investigated allegations appropriately and complied with regulatory guidelines. However, a deficiency was found related to nurse aide registry verification for contracted staff.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to ensure all staff utilized from a staffing agency were listed on the Nurse Aide Registry, specifically a contracted Nursing Assistant was not listed on the state registry.
Report Facts
Facility census: 29

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eve LewisProgram Manager - Office of LTC Facilities - Licensure Unit - Division of Public Health - DHHSSigned the complaint investigation report
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorFacility administrator addressed in the report
NA-ANursing AssistantContracted staff found not listed on Nurse Aide Registry
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding nurse aide registry verification

Inspection Report

Life Safety
Census: 35 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 9, 2015

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association, specifically regarding smoke resistance in hazardous areas.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain smoke resistance in a hazard area due to a housekeeping storage room door being fastened open with a rubber strap, compromising smoke tightness and putting residents at risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to maintain smoke resistance in a hazard area due to a housekeeping storage room door being fastened open with a rubber strap.
Report Facts
Resident census: 35

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance AInterviewed confirming the door was fastened open and there was a lack of smoke tightness

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 34 Deficiencies: 3 Date: May 21, 2014

Visit Reason
The inspection was an annual survey conducted to assess compliance with regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities, including treatment to prevent and heal pressure sores and life safety code compliance.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in maintaining smoke resistance in a hazardous area, failure to implement assessed interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for one resident, and failure to maintain and document proper emergency generator testing. Additionally, the facility was cited for nutritional deficiencies related to pureed food preparation but this was later dismissed after informal dispute resolution.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to maintain smoke resistance for a hazardous area, specifically a door to the clean linen door to the laundry room did not latch tightly allowing potential smoke passage.
Failed to implement assessed interventions to prevent pressure ulcers for Resident 29, including failure to monitor skin under right leg immobilizer every 4 hours as ordered.
Failed to maintain emergency generator by monthly testing to at least 30% of the nameplate rating for 30 minutes and failed to conduct an annual load bank test.
Report Facts
Census: 34 Pressure ulcers: 2 Pressure ulcer size: 1.5 Pressure ulcer size: 0.5 Pressure ulcer size: 4 Pressure ulcer size: 0.6 Fine amounts: 2700 Fine amounts: 1200 Fine amounts: 1450 Fine amounts: 900 Fine amounts: 1300

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in relation to findings and plan of correction
Eve LewisProgram ManagerSigned informal dispute resolution correspondence
Kimberly A. DivisRN, NSSC IIConducted informal dispute resolution conference
Jennifer ThomsenCertified Dietary ManagerParticipant in informal dispute resolution conference
Maintenance Staff AConfirmed deficiencies related to door latch and generator testing

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 31 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Feb 14, 2013

Visit Reason
Annual inspection of Heritage of Emerson, Inc. nursing facility to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code and federal regulations including care planning, infection control, and life safety code.

Findings
The facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans addressing Resident 10's pain management, failed to provide adequate pain control measures, and failed to implement infection control policies for Residents 10 and 21 related to C-Difficile precautions. Additionally, the facility failed to provide separation of a hazardous area with a self-closing corridor door as required by life safety code.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to develop comprehensive care plans addressing Resident 10's pain management.
Failed to provide care and services to attain or maintain highest well-being related to pain control for Resident 10.
Failed to establish and maintain an infection control program preventing spread of infection for Residents 10 and 21, including failure to wear gowns and properly disinfect equipment related to C-Difficile.
Failed to provide separation of a hazardous area from all other areas with a corridor door having a self-closing device.
Report Facts
Facility census: 31 Pain medication administrations: 17 Residents in sample: 25 Residents with pressure ulcers: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN ARegistered NurseObserved providing wound care and interviewed regarding Resident 10's pain management
NA BNursing AssistantInterviewed regarding Resident 10's pain complaints during movement
NA DNursing AssistantObserved transferring Resident 10 and providing care without gowns during C-Difficile precautions
NA ENursing AssistantObserved transferring Resident 10 and providing care without gowns during C-Difficile precautions; bathed Resident 21 after Resident 10
Maintenance AMaintenance StaffInterviewed regarding missing self-closing device on corridor door
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed confirming infection control policy violations and corrective actions

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 32 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Oct 20, 2011

Visit Reason
Annual inspection of Heritage of Emerson, Inc. nursing facility to assess compliance with infection control, life safety code, and other regulatory requirements.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in infection control practices related to hand washing and gloving during resident care, incomplete and inaccurate clinical records, failure to maintain life safety code standards including fire safety door closures, emergency lighting testing, fire drills, sprinkler system maintenance, kitchen hood compliance, generator testing, and electrical wiring safety.

Deficiencies (11)
Failure to utilize proper hand washing and gloving techniques to prevent cross contamination during care for residents.
Failure to maintain complete and accurate clinical records including skin assessments and documentation of wound causation.
Failure to provide self-closing doors that latch in door frames to separate hazardous areas, allowing fire and smoke migration.
Exit access not readily accessible at all times due to delayed egress door failing to open within required time and not releasing with fire alarm.
Failure to test emergency lighting monthly and annually for 90 minutes.
Failure to conduct fire drills quarterly at unexpected times on all shifts.
Failure to provide sprinkler coverage for canopy made of combustible materials exceeding 4 feet in length.
Failure to maintain automatic sprinkler system in reliable operating condition; sprinkler heads corroded, dirty, and bell obstructed by bird nest materials.
Failure to maintain and test emergency generator power supply monthly for minimum 30 minutes under load.
Electrical outlets next to sink in staff break room not GFCI protected.
Kitchen exhaust hood not seamless or without rivets allowing grease buildup.
Report Facts
Facility census: 32 Sample size: 10 Fire drills missing: 1 Canopy length: 4 Generator test duration: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance AVerified observations related to fire safety door, emergency lighting, sprinkler system, fire drills, generator testing, and electrical outlets
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding infection control observations and clinical record deficiencies
Nursing Assistant NA-BObserved failing to wash hands or use gloves properly during resident care
Nursing Assistant NA-CObserved failing to wash hands between glove changes during resident care

Document

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2016

Visit Reason
The documents serve to verify licensure renewal, occupancy permit status, and corporate officer information for Heritage of Emerson, Inc., a skilled nursing facility located at 607 Nebraska Street, Emerson, NE.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal through 03/31/2017, a fire marshal occupancy permit for 38 beds issued on 06/09/2015, and provide details on ownership and corporate officers.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38 Renewal expiration date: Mar 31, 2017

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Daniel SchockDirector of NursingNamed on the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Jack D. VetterPresidentListed as President and Board of Directors member for Vetter Holding, Inc. and Vetter Health Services, Inc.
Eldora D. VetterVice PresidentListed as Vice President and Board of Directors member for Vetter Holding, Inc. and Vetter Health Services, Inc.
Todd D. VetterAssistant SecretaryListed as Assistant Secretary and Board of Directors member for Vetter Holding, Inc.

Document

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2017

Visit Reason
The document serves as a renewal application for the nursing home license of Heritage of Emerson, Inc., including verification of licensure, ownership information, and occupancy permit details.

Findings
No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported in this document. It primarily contains administrative and licensing information, including ownership details and facility capacity.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in the nursing home licensure renewal application.
Sherri GothierDirector of NursingNamed in the nursing home licensure renewal application.
Jack D. VetterPresidentListed as President and Board of Directors member of Vetter Holding, Inc. and related corporations.
Eldora D. VetterVice President, Treasurer, SecretaryListed as Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of Vetter Holding, Inc. and related corporations.
Todd D. VetterAssistant Secretary, SecretaryListed as Assistant Secretary and Secretary of Vetter Holding, Inc. and related corporations.
Glenn Van EkerenPresidentListed as President of Vetter Health Services, Inc.
Shari TerryChief Operations OfficerListed as Chief Operations Officer of Vetter Health Services, Inc.
Rhonda FlaniganChief People OfficerListed as Chief People Officer of Vetter Health Services, Inc.

Notice

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2018

Visit Reason
This document serves to verify that the SNF/NF dual certification license for Heritage of Emerson is renewed and valid through the indicated expiration date. It also includes the occupancy permit confirming the maximum licensed capacity of the facility.

Findings
The document confirms the facility's license renewal status and the authorized maximum occupancy of 38 beds. It includes ownership and corporate officer information, as well as a floor plan of the facility layout.

Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in facility licensing information.
Sherri GothierDirector of Nursing, R.N.Named in facility licensing information.
Jack D. VetterCEO and Chairman of the BoardNamed as authorized representative and corporate officer.
Glenn Van EkerenPresidentNamed as authorized representative and corporate officer.

Notice

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2019

Visit Reason
This document serves to verify that the SNF/NF dual certification license for Heritage of Emerson is renewed through the date indicated on the renewal card and includes the occupancy permit issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

Findings
The document confirms the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure and certification, with no deficiencies or inspection findings noted. It also includes ownership and corporate officer information and the facility's maximum occupancy as 38 beds.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorListed as facility administrator on relicensing form
Sherri BrownDirector of NursingListed as Director of Nursing on relicensing form
Bo BotelhoInterim CEO, Interim Director of Public HealthSigned licensure verification document
Jack D. VetterChairman of the Board and CEOListed as board chairman and CEO of parent corporation
Eldora D. VetterSecretaryListed as secretary of parent corporation
Glenn Van EkerenPresidentListed as president of parent corporation
Brian StuhrTreasurerListed as treasurer of parent corporation

Notice

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2020

Visit Reason
This document serves as verification that the SNF/NF dual certification for Heritage of Emerson is licensed through the indicated renewal date and includes a renewal application for the nursing home license.

Findings
The document confirms the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal and provides ownership and organizational information. It includes no inspection findings or deficiencies.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed on the nursing home licensure renewal application.
Sherri BrownDirector of NursingNamed on the nursing home licensure renewal application.
Jack D. VetterAuthorized RepresentativeSigned the renewal application and listed as Chairman of the Board and CEO of parent corporation.
Glenn Van EkerenAuthorized RepresentativeSigned the renewal application and listed as President of parent corporation.

Notice

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: APP2022

Visit Reason
The document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for Heritage of Emerson and includes the nursing home licensure renewal application, occupancy permit, and organizational details.

Findings
No inspection findings are reported; the documents confirm licensure renewal, facility capacity, and ownership information.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Fran PickeringDirector of NursingNamed in the Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application.
Brian StuhrTreasurerListed as Treasurer in the Directors and Officers document.
Glenn Van EkerenPresidentListed as President in the Directors and Officers document.
Jack D. VetterChairman of the Board and CEOListed as Chairman of the Board and CEO in the Directors and Officers document.
Eldora D. VetterSecretaryListed as Secretary in the Directors and Officers document.

Document

Capacity: 38 Deficiencies: 0 Date: CHOW2017

Visit Reason
The documents pertain to the licensing and regulatory compliance of Heritage of Emerson, a skilled nursing facility, including issuance of a new license due to change of ownership effective July 1, 2017, and related certifications and permits.

Findings
The documents confirm the facility's licensure as a Skilled Nursing Facility with 38 licensed beds, a change of ownership from Heritage of Emerson, Inc. to VSL Emerson, LLC effective July 1, 2017, and include a fire marshal occupancy permit and property transfer deeds.

Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 38

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jack D. VetterPresidentNamed as President of Heritage of Emerson, Inc. and signatory on property transfer and assignment documents.
Shellee HuggenbergerAdministratorNamed as Administrator of Heritage of Emerson in licensure application.
Sherri GothierDirector of NursingNamed as Director of Nursing in licensure application.
Shari TerryChief Operations OfficerSigned letter submitting change of ownership documentation to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Notice

Deficiencies: 0 Date: DAN083117

Visit Reason
This Notice of Disciplinary Action was issued due to the facility's failure to provide interventions to prevent the development and worsening of pressure sores, resulting in disciplinary action including prohibition from admitting new residents and probation for 90 days starting September 28, 2017.

Findings
The facility was found in violation of multiple licensure regulations related to pressure sore prevention, care planning, urinary/bowel function, accidents, and sanitary conditions. The violations were evidenced by failure to provide adequate interventions to prevent pressure sores.

Report Facts
Probation period: 90 Deadline for first report: 2017

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eve LewisProgram ManagerContact person for submission of reports and responses related to the disciplinary action.
Thomas L. WilliamsChief Medical Officer, Director, Division of Public HealthSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action.
Becky WisellAdministrator, Licensure UnitSigned the Notice of Disciplinary Action.

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