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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

318 West 18th Street, Cozad, NE 69130308784371567 certified beds · 39 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
18
0180
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-11-13
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-11-13Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-22Standard050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-06-13Standard070CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-04-04Standard050CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-11-13Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-12Record 285093-20251113-F689
2025-07-22Standard survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 285093-20250722-F679
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 285093-20250722-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 285093-20250722-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 285093-20250722-F803
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-04Record 285093-20250722-F880
2024-06-13Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F584
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F759
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 285093-20240613-F880
2023-04-04Standard survey · 5 deficienciesOfficial report
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-10Record 285093-20230404-F623
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-10Record 285093-20230404-F692
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-10Record 285093-20230404-F757
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-10Record 285093-20230404-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-10Record 285093-20230404-F812

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.43
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.50
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.12
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover80%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityNebraskaNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
6.7%4.0%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
2.9%4.5%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
32.2%20.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
2.3%2.8%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.3%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
16.7%19.0%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.5%5.1%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
24.6%19.3%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Bank Of Oklahoma
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Emerald Healthcare LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Evolve Therapy Services LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Fleischmann, David
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Franklin, Brenda
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Friedrichsen, Natasha
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Goff, Kiley
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Gopin, Brian
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Limestone Fiscal Services LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Merch Pay Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Nexus Service Group LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Sattar, Arif
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Saul N Friedman & Company
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bank Of Oklahoma
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chafetz, Yisroel
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Emerald Healthcare LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Evolve Therapy Services LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Fleischmann, David
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Franklin, Brenda
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Friedrichsen, Natasha
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Goff, Kiley
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gopin, Brian
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Jw Nebraska Operations, LLC
Organization
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Limestone Fiscal Services LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Merch Pay Inc
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Nexus Service Group LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Reisman, Adina
Individual
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Sattar, Arif
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Saul N Friedman & Company
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Walden, Jacob
Individual
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Walden, Jacob
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Ycne Operations, LLC
Organization
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Zimmet Healthcare Services Group LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Emerald Healthcare14 facilities
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Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.

No county cost figures on file for Dawson.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01