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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad

318 West 18th Street, Cozad, NE 69130

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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad is a nursing home in Cozad, Nebraska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(308) 784-3715
Last standard health inspection
July 22, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
67
Residents per day, on average
39.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Cozad Operations LLC
Chain
Emerald Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Nebraska average (18 vs 19).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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  4. 5 citations

    Health inspection on July 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

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  5. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2025.

    • Citation K0200. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0300. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.

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  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  7. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  10. 7 citations

    Health inspection on June 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

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  11. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2024.

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  12. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  14. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  16. 5 citations

    Health inspection on April 4, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

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  17. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 4, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad last inspected?

CMS lists July 22, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since April 4, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.