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Emerald Nursing & Rehab Mercy

Registered name: Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy

Omaha, NE · Medicare-certified · 174 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Emerald Nursing & Rehab Mercy in Omaha has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2 stars for quality measures. It is a special focus facility/SFF candidate, has had $45,877 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2848 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $45,877special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2848.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.28
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
2.86

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

11.5%15.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.3%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1%3.1%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.3%1.3%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

7.4%8.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

7.3%11%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

7.2%3.7%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

22.4%19.7%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3.1%3.1%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.3%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

27.6%21.8%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

2.6%0%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

94.9%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

75.6%79.2%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

77.4%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

80%62%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  8. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $22,386 was recorded.

  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $34,440 was recorded.

  10. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  11. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $23,491 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $61,867 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Jul 28, 2025

    $22,386
  • Federal fine

    Nov 14, 2024

    $23,491
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Sep 20, 2023

    3 days
  • Federal fine

    Sep 20, 2023

    $15,990

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2023

Now operated by Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, previously River City Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of EMERALD HEALTHCARE · 14 homes · 1.4 stars avg
Occupancy
107.3 residents on an average day (62% of 174 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 45 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.