Heritage Health Care Center
Chanute, KS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 175249) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $27,860
Phone: (620) 431-4151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute, KS has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Heritage Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
CMS records show Heritage Health Care Center has 2 federal fines totaling $27,860.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Heritage Health Care Center is a 60-bed nursing home in Chanute, Kansas, serving an average of 53.9 residents daily. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 1993. The facility is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which includes 23 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.15 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $27,860.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Heritage Health Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS 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 Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Kansas state average of 3.11 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,860.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Americare Senior Living chain, which has 23 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 7, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Health Care Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (620) 431-4151 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (620) 431-4151 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/175249?state=KS.
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.