Current News
October 11th, 2019
Sept 2019 – Vetter Senior Living has once again been recognized by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE as one of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Aging Services. The Great Place to Work Institute surveyed more than 230,000 Senior Care employees from across the nation to create the second annual Best Workplaces in Aging Services… Read More
June 26th, 2018
Elkhorn, Nebraska — Vetter Senior Living, a non-profit company serving seniors in five midwestern states, is proud to announce that all of its locations have been certified as GREAT WORKPLACES by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. Vetter Senior Living (VSL) employs more than 3,500 people and earned this credential based on extensive… Read More
June 1st, 2018
Taking advantage of the Danish Alps local recreation area, residents of Heritage of Emerson went fishing at Kramper Lake on an absolutely beautiful morning. The lake was calm and the water sparkled with the suns reflection. Poles, tackle boxes, corn and worms the recipe for a fishing adventure. Residents enjoyed ham and cheese croissants, pastries… Read More
June 1st, 2018
Heritage of Emerson celebrated National Skilled Nursing Care Week with a trip to the Orange City IA, Tulip Festival. Ten residents along with team members from Heritage and volunteers enjoyed a day in the sun! Attending the woodcarvers demonstration, viewing the various tulip beds, and watching the parade in all its splendor. This is the… Read More
October 17th, 2017
Casting a spell of “Excellence” on team members this month, the Hocus Pocus Witches and Billy led the way for a mesmerizing day of crazy costumes. Each department was encouraged to come up with a theme and dress up for the day. The opportunity allowed team members to creatively find a fun way to unify… Read More
June 27th, 2017
Heritage of Emerson PEP Club has been initiating fun dress up days for the month of June; Pajama Day, Favorite Team Day, Crazy Hat Day and Luau Day. Team members dressed up in their version of the Luau theme. The entire home was decorated in tropical decor, including utilizing the in2l for tropical scenery… Read More
March 28th, 2017
Shellee Huggenberger celebrated 30 years with VSL. She was surprised with a cake and a personal gift for her to enjoy on her patio. Shellee is passionate about Dignity in Life and living the Mission Vision Values set forth by Vetter Senior Living. Please congratulate her on her dedication. Shellee has been very active… Read More
March 28th, 2017
Heritage of Emerson recently received Humanities Nebraska speaker, Charlotte Endorf presenting “Excess Baggage- The Orphan Train”. The event hosted a large group of community members including the Emerson Hubbard 4th Grade Elementary Class. This community wide intergenerational event was both entertaining and educational. The community of Emerson has personal interest in the orphan train as… Read More
December 6th, 2016
During the month of November several residents worked on folding, rolling and twisting hand towels into teddy bears. The bears are decorated with a ribbon and a special hand written note. The note was written by one of Heritage of Emerson own residents. The note reads “He’s not at all like other bears, He comes… Read More
December 6th, 2016
Tuesdays have now become the official silly day to dress up at Heritage of Emerson during the month of December. Starting with this Tuesday, team members were challenged to wear “tree skirts” as part of their wardrobe. Using their tree-mendous imaginations, team members pulled off a challenge to please the residents. Visitors, vendors and even… Read More