Nursing Homes in Dakota County, Nebraska

Dakota County is served by 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 2.7 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Nebraska · all care types in Dakota County · Cities: South Sioux City, Emerson

Nursing Homes profiles in Dakota County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Adept Nursing & Rehab of South Sioux City South Sioux City, NE 68776 CMS rating 1.0 / 572 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Continental Springs, LLC South Sioux City, NE 68776 CMS rating 2.0 / 577 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Heritage of Emerson Emerson, NE 68733 CMS rating 5.0 / 538 beds

Cities in Dakota County

South Sioux City, NE 2 facilities Emerson, NE 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Dakota County

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Dakota County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Dakota County have?

According to current CMS data, Dakota County, Nebraska has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.7 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Dakota County offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, South Sioux City, Emerson have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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