Emerald Nursing &Amp; Rehab Omaha, Omaha
5505 Grover Street, Omaha, NE 68106 · 1.2 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- CMS Special Focus Facility candidate
- 155 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Omaha, NE · CMS Data August 2026
Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
How Does Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Rate?
Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 70-bed for-profit nursing home in Omaha, NE. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on July 31, 2025, cited 18 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.8 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 18
- Certified beds
- 70
4835 South 49th Street
Omaha, NE 68117
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | July 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 18 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $39,146 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 13% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 2.9% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.3% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 7.6% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 75% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 70 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 57 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | SOUTHSIDE HEALTHCARE INC |
| Chain or affiliated group | THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | July 2001 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Omaha nursing homes page.
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing5/5
- Quality4/5
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- Inspections1/5
- Staffing1/5
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The Cypress at Midtown, Omaha
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3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality2/5
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St. Joseph Villa Nursing Center, Omaha
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality2/5
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
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