nursing home in Fairbury, NE
Heritage Care Center
909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352 · (402) 729-2289
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heritage Care Center at a glance
Heritage Care Center is a 100-bed non-profit nursing home in Fairbury, Nebraska (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Nebraska average of 2.8.
Residents receive about 2.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 17, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Nebraska average is 7.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.5% per year (state average 48.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Vetter Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 2004
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 285262
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.70 hrs | 3.98 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.37 hrs | 2.64 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.12 hrs | 3.48 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.5% | 48.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 57.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $11,975 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 48 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 47.9% | 73% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 20.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 34.4% | 19% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.8% | 18.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 0% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.3% | 19.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.4% | 25.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 80.9% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 25 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0500 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| February 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 9, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 Standard | Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0826 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 24, 2024 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0922 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2023 |
| June 16, 2023 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/23/2016 |
| SLOANE, MARTINA Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| STROKLUND, REBECCA Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2021 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/15/2017 |
| SLOANE, MARTINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2017 |
| STROKLUND, REBECCA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2021 |
| STUHR, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/23/2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heritage Care Center's rating?
Heritage Care Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Nebraska nursing homes is 2.8 stars.
How many inspection citations did Heritage Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Nebraska average of 7.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Heritage Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Heritage Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Vetter Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Heritage Care Center and how do I contact it?
Heritage Care Center is at 909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352. Phone: (402) 729-2289.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.