CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2852222026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Heritage Of Emerson

607 Nebraska Street · Emerson, NE 68733 · Dakota County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds38CMS provider file
Recent citation rows13current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-06-0532025-06-050
Cycle 22024-06-1332024-06-131
Cycle 32023-04-2032023-04-203
02 / CITATION DETAIL

13 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-06-05 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-18 · complaint
2025-06-05 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-18
2025-06-05 · HEALTHF0812Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-18
2025-06-05 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-18 · complaint
2024-06-13 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-19
2024-06-13 · HEALTHF0947Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-19
2024-06-13 · FIREK0922Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-28
2023-04-20 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-15
2023-04-20 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-15
2023-04-20 · HEALTHF0886Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-15
2023-04-20 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-15
2023-04-20 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-04
2023-04-20 · FIREK0922Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-15
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/23/2016
  • HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEEIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • TIMM, MATTHEWIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/2016
  • VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • HUGGENBERGER, SHELLEEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • TIMM, MATTHEWIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.04per resident day
RN hours0.83per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.63per resident day
Staff turnover39.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Nebraska ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

Verify the current record and visit in person.

Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.