Nursing homeActive
Heritage Estates
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 693413084365007102 certified beds · 96 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2024
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 13● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-25
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 5
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-16 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-18 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F552
F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F553
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F657
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F803
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 285071-20260625-F880
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 285071-20250416-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 285071-20250416-F686
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 285071-20250416-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-30Record 285071-20250416-F880
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-04Record 285071-20250123-F692
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 285071-20240418-F550
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-03Record 285071-20240418-F791
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.89
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.44
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.84
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover19%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.6% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 32.8% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 16.4% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Longoria, Tara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morris, Cory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter Senior Living Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Longoria, Tara Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morris, Cory Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanekeren, Glenn Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vetter Senior Living — 22 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Scott Bluff.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Retirement Communities Care Center Scottsbluff | 3.7 mi | 2026-03-10 | 2220 |
| Monument Healthcare and Nursing Center Scottsbluff | 4.4 mi | 2026-06-09 | 2322 |
| Mitchell Care Center Mitchell | 10.7 mi | 2025-09-10 | 2170 |
| Chimney Rock Villa Bayard | 18.9 mi | 2025-11-24 | 0214 |
| Goshen Healthcare Community Torrington | 32.0 mi | 2025-10-02 | 0210 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |