Heritage Estates
Gering, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285071) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 436-5007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Estates holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars, with 3 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Heritage Estates reports 4.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, a nursing turnover rate of 51.5%, and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Heritage Estates has no federal fines on record, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon flagged and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Heritage Estates is a non-profit nursing home in Gering, Nebraska, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1985. The facility is licensed for 102 beds and reports an average of 96.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Estates holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.44 per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon reported for Heritage Estates in the data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Heritage Estates 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 in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Estates has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above Nebraska's state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Heritage Estates is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 51.5% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials for Heritage Estates.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is reported for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Estates is certified for 102 beds and reports an average daily census of 96.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Heritage Estates is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heritage Estates was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on December 20, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Estates scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3084365007 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact Heritage Estates at 3084365007 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Heritage Estates at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285071?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.