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Heritage Estates
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 69341
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Heritage Estates is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Gering, Nebraska, certified for 102 beds and caring for about 96 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 51.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Scott Bluff Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 28 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.7 | 38.0 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.5% | 63.0% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Jun 2026, 16 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.5%, RNs 19.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 32.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.9% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Vsl Gering Llc. Chain: Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| Vetter Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Scott Bluff County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Care Center | Mitchell | 50 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Monument Healthcare and Nursing Center | Scottsbluff | 160 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 28.1 | $28K | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center | Scottsbluff | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 42.4 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Scott Bluff County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Estates been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Heritage Estates been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Estates compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Estates?
It is part of the Vetter Senior Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vetter Senior Living, Vetter Senior Living and Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Estates last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.