Heritage of Emerson
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and friendly nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 4 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Heritage of Emerson is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and inviting, non-institutional environment. Because the available reviews are limited and lack detail on clinical operations, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-to-resident interactions firsthand.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Heritage of Emerson shows recurring infection control problems across multiple surveys, with families filing complaints that triggered investigations into infection prevention and abuse reporting failures. The facility has faced repeated issues with infection control, medical equipment maintenance, and staff training, though all deficiencies have correction dates on file. Families should inquire about current infection prevention practices and staff oversight procedures before visiting.
Jun 5, 2025Complaint2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 5, 2025Routine2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Jun 13, 2024Routine3
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 20, 2023Routine6
Infection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress Deficiencies
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Heritage of Emerson
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Vetter Senior Living
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.3/5 · Rank 17 of 22
Ownership & Management
Owners
Vetter Senior Living
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
4 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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