Heritage Center
Evansville, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155104) · 172 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (812) 429-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.00 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 46.8%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Heritage Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Heritage Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1979. The facility is licensed for 172 beds and reports an average of 126.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14. The breakdown of the four CMS ratings is as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars. These four component ratings combine to form the overall score, but each measures a different aspect of facility performance.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.00 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time comprising about 0.43 of those hours. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Heritage Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.00 hours per resident per day, with about 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 46.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Center is certified for 172 beds and reports an average of 126.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Heritage Center is owned by a county government entity. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score. Heritage Center's ratings are: overall 2, health inspection 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (812) 429-0700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (812) 429-0700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155104?state=IN.
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.