Public Record
Heritage Healthcare
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 127
- Avg. residents per day
- 75.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 33
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-18
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Citations
33 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0200Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0560Generalpotential for harm
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0753Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Heritage Healthcare?
- Heritage Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in West Lafayette, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155402.
- What is the CMS rating for Heritage Healthcare?
- Heritage Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Heritage Healthcare have?
- Heritage Healthcare is certified for 127 beds. It serves an average of 75.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Heritage Healthcare have?
- Heritage Healthcare has 33 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Heritage Healthcare last inspected?
- Heritage Healthcare was last inspected on February 18, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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