Public Record
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 67
- Avg. residents per day
- 36.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 32
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-13
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Citations
32 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure 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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0200Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor 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.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement 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 limited.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0035Generalpotential for harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cozad, NE, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 285093.
- What is the CMS rating for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad have?
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is certified for 67 beds. It serves an average of 36.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad have?
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has 32 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad last inspected?
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad was last inspected on November 13, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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