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HomeNebraskaHeritage Care Center

Heritage Care Center

909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 683524027292289WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(8 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
100
certified

How Heritage Care Center Compares in Nebraska

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NE average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NE average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
NE average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.70 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.5%
NE average
48.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 2.70 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.98.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 42.5%, lower than the Nebraska average of 48.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Jefferson County 65+
1,775
24.7% of county
County Population
7,185
Jefferson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Heritage Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fairbury, Nebraska with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
47.9
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jun 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Feb 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0826Potential for Harm

Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jun 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.37 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 23, 2016
SLOANE, MARTINACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 21, 2017
STROKLUND, REBECCACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 20, 2021
STUHR, BRIANCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
STUHR, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, ELDORACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 15, 2017
VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 23, 2016
VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2017
SLOANE, MARTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 21, 2017
STROKLUND, REBECCAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 20, 2021
STUHR, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VANEKEREN, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, ELDORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017
VETTER, JACKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Heritage Care Center
Fairbury, NECurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside
Fairbury, NE2,112 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
Hebron, NE22.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice
Beatrice, NE24.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Beatrice Health and Rehabilitaion
Beatrice, NE25.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wilber Care Center
Wilber, NE25.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkview Haven Nursing Home
Deshler, NE29.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage Care Center
Fairbury, NE · Current facility
—3/53/53/5None recorded
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside
Fairbury, NE
2,112 ft4/55/51/5None recorded
Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home
Hebron, NE
22.1 mi3/55/51/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice
Beatrice, NE
24.9 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Beatrice Health and Rehabilitaion
Beatrice, NE
25.0 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Wilber Care Center
Wilber, NE
25.9 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Parkview Haven Nursing Home
Deshler, NE
29.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Care Center?▾
Heritage Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Heritage Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heritage Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heritage Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Care Center?▾
Heritage Care Center provides 2.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.82 LPN hours, and 1.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.5%.
How many beds does Heritage Care Center have?▾
Heritage Care Center has 100 certified beds with an average of 47.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 48% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska, including 1 in Fairbury. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage Care Center has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Vetter Senior Living

This chain operates 22 facilities. View all →