Heritage Care Center
Fairbury, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285262) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 729-2289 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Heritage Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Heritage Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fairbury, Nebraska (Jefferson County), certified for 100 beds with an average of 47.9 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since July 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of approximately 2.70 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Heritage Care Center is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Heritage Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 42.5% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Care Center is certified for 100 beds and has an average of 47.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heritage Care Center has been certified since July 1, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Care Center scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4027292289 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4027292289 to arrange a visit and review specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Heritage Care Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285262?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.