Heritage Health Care Center
1630 W 2nd Street · Chanute, KS · 66720 · 6204314151
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Americare Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,860 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2025
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.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 6, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 14, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 14, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 14, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 22, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 22, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 4, 2026 | Fine | $14,015 |
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $13,845 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 175249 · certified since April 7, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.