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Heritage Healthcare
3401 Soldiers Home Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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 Healthcare is a Government, county nursing home in West Lafayette, Indiana, certified for 127 beds and caring for about 79 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Indiana median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 10, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Tippecanoe Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 20 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.9 | 20.8 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 43.5% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 507 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: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Aug 2025, 12 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×5 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Aug 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 | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Sep 2024 | F0560 | Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
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 Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.5%, RNs 31.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.8% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.3% | 11.4% | 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: government, county. Legal business name: Hendricks County Hospital. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Hendricks County Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
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 Tippecanoe County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs At Lafayette, The | Lafayette | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 20.0 | — | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Indiana Veterans Home | West Lafayette | 212 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 8.5 | — | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Saint Anthony Rehab and Nursing Center | Lafayette | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| University Place Health Center and Assisted Living | West Lafayette | 30 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 66.7 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Creasy Springs Health Campus | Lafayette | 71 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 46.5 | $8K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Cumberland Pointe Health Campus | West Lafayette | 71 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 39.4 | — | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Rosewalk Village At Lafayette | Lafayette | 141 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9.9 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| St Mary Healthcare Center | Lafayette | 79 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 25.3 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Tippecanoe County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Healthcare been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Heritage Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Healthcare?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Aug 2025.
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.