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Heritage Care Center

909 17Th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

Nursing Home
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(800) 780-8101

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(402) 729-2289

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,268

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,267
  • Average State Price: $7,445
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Heritage Care Center Description

    Heritage Care Center is a community that offers nursing care and is about 23.9 miles outside the town of Beatrice, Nebraska. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8
    Heritage Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 12 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Fairbury
  • Ranking in State: 204 out of 301 communities in NE


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Aspects:

    • The team has worked hard through the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain quality of life for residents.
    • Heritage Care Center has received a silver award from the American Health Care Association for quality care and consistently ranks high on patient care surveys.
    • Choosing Heritage for a family member has been a positive experience for some, highlighting a caring and safe environment.
    • Some reviews praise the food quality and the care staff's attention to patients, as well as good communication between nurses, doctors, and families.

    Negative Aspects:

    • Some former employees describe the facility as money-driven, with leadership issues and a lack of proper staff support.
    • There are reports of staff being snappy and rude towards residents, especially noted during 2020, creating an unhealthy work environment.
    • Concerns about resident neglect and inadequate supervision by some nurses.

    General Feedback:

    • It's encouraged that any concerns be brought to the facility's attention immediately for resolution.
    • Despite some negative experiences shared by former employees, there are families who have had positive experiences with the care provided to their loved ones.


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    Health

    Short-Term Rehab

    Sub-Acute Care

    Skilled Nursing

    Long-Term Care

    Adult Day Care Services

    Supportive Care


    Services

    24-Hour Staffing

    Security

    Pastoral Services


    Activities

    Spiritual Support

    Chapel Services

    Bible Studies

    Emotional Support

    Special Events

    Group Activities


    Community Amenities

    Chapel

    Beauty and Barber Shop

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    Common Areas


    Room Amenities

    Spacious Private and Companion Rooms

    Deluxe Private Rooms

    Wireless Technology Available in Common Areas

    Safe Environment


    Dining

    Delicious Meals

    Snacks

    Open Dining Times


    Transportation

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 1
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 1, 2004
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 100
    Total current residents: 57
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $5000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-06-12 2023-08-01 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-06-12 2023-07-17 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2023-06-12 2023-08-01 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    2022-05-23 2022-06-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-05-23 2022-06-17 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-05-23 2022-06-17 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
    2020-10-01 2020-11-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
    2020-10-01 2020-11-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2020-10-01 2020-11-15 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
    2020-09-29 2020-11-16 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-09-29 2020-11-16 F Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2022-05-24 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Beatrice which is 23.9 miles away and has a population of 12,388 (small town).
    • The average income is $60,378, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 28
      • Average Temperature: 55.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 112 days of rain, 29 days of snow and 222 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.33 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Ray's Applemarket
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.7 miles away

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    Banks

    First National Bank
    0.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Jefferson Community Health and Life
    0.2 miles away
    Thayer County Health Services
    22.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Globe Rexall Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Fairbury Dental Associates
    1.2 miles away

    Parks

    McNush Park
    0.3 miles away
    City Park
    1.1 miles away
    Fairbury
    1.1 miles away
    Flathead Wildlife Management Area
    1.6 miles away
    Crystal Springs Park
    2.3 miles away

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    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.4 miles away
    Tiger's Den
    20.9 miles away

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