Assisted Living · Cozad, NE
Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
318 West 18th Street · Cozad, NE 69130 · Lic. #ALF446 (NE) · 67 certified beds
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About Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is an assisted living community in Cozad, Nebraska. Its capacity is 67 beds, above the Nebraska median of 45 for assisted living communities. The NE licensing record lists its status as "Licensed". It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Emerald Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 18 citations, the most recent on November 13, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.52 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 assisted living communities listed in Cozad. Complaints about assisted living communities in Nebraska go to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services at 402-471-0316. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating), October 2026.
Inspection history (18)
Records from April 2023 to November 2025.
November 13, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 12, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 4, 2025.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
June 13, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 26, 2024.
April 4, 2023
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 4, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 4, 2023
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 4, 2023
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
April 4, 2023
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 10, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.52 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.67 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Emerald Healthcare, a chain of 14 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.5 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 2.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Nebraska.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Cozad.
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