C

Heritage Care Center

909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352
Score: 63 / 100

Heritage Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Fairbury, Nebraska, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Heritage Care Center, with 3.19 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Heritage Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.19 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.61 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Aug 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jun 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 2.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5