Heritage Care Center
909 17th Street · Fairbury, NE · 68352 · 4027292289
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Vetter Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 73% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285262 · certified since July 1, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.