Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy
Omaha, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285058) · 174 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $61,867 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (402) 397-1220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its Staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.8%.
Yes, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $61,867.00 and 1 payment denial for Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since June 1981. The facility has 174 certified beds and an average daily census of 107.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 2 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.28 per resident per day, including only 0.28 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.8%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $61,867.00, and 1 instance of payment denial.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming on inspections and is subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections until it either improves or exits the program.
This facility is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy has an Overall Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $61,867.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, but it is designated an SFF Candidate, meaning CMS considers it persistently underperforming and subjects it to increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 174 certified beds with an average daily census of 107.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Emerald Healthcare chain, which operates 14 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 1.3 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 22, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4023971220 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4023971220 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285058?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.