F

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

318 West 18th Street, Cozad, NE 69130
Score: 29 / 100

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 29/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Nebraska. Families considering this Cozad facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is near the national average, with 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.58 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.14 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Nov 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jul 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 21, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity E
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Jul 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jul 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 32.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 18.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
67
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6