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Heritage Care Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

100 Beds
Medicare Since 2004

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909 17th Street
Fairbury, NE 68352

About Heritage Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Heritage Care Center is an nursing home in Fairbury, NE, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding community. The facility has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 46.1 residents.

Heritage Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2004, bringing 22 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with VETTER SENIOR LIVING, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Heritage Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Fairbury, NE, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds100
Avg. Residents/Day46.1
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyJefferson
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Very Good

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Heritage Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Heritage Care Center provides 3.33 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.57 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 47.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 14.3%. Weekend staffing averages 2.41 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.57
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.33
Total Nurse Turnover Rate47.9%
RN Turnover Rate14.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.41

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Heritage Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Heritage Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Care Center?

Heritage Care Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Heritage Care Center have?

Heritage Care Center has 100 certified beds with an average daily census of 46.1 residents.

What type of facility is Heritage Care Center?

Heritage Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Jefferson County in Fairbury, NE.

How many doctors practice at Heritage Care Center?

3 physicians are affiliated with Heritage Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Heritage Care Center have any safety concerns?

Heritage Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·