Public Record
Heritage Estates
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents per day
- 96.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 10
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-04-16
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Citations
10 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.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Heritage Estates?
- Heritage Estates is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gering, NE, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 285071.
- What is the CMS rating for Heritage Estates?
- Heritage Estates has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Heritage Estates have?
- Heritage Estates is certified for 102 beds. It serves an average of 96.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Heritage Estates have?
- Heritage Estates has 10 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Heritage Estates last inspected?
- Heritage Estates was last inspected on April 16, 2025. 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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