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Heartland Ridge Care Center

Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285299) · 47 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.75★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (531) 739-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Heartland Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.

Heartland Ridge Care Center reports 5.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 77.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.

Heartland Ridge Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Heartland Ridge Care … Heartland Ridge Care …: 2★ 2★ NE average NE average: 2.75★ 2.75★

About this facility

Heartland Ridge Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska (Lancaster County), first approved for federal certification on November 1, 2017. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The facility is certified for 47 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.3 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Heartland Ridge Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 77.6%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.

No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain affiliation listed in the data. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Heartland Ridge Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 5.12 hours per resident per day, with 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 77.6%. CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 47 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for certification on November 1, 2017.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall score; here health inspection is 2, staffing is 4, and QM is 4 out of 5.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5317393200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5317393200 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285299?state=NE.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.