Heritage Care Center
909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352
Heritage Care Center is a nursing home in Fairbury, Nebraska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (402) 729-2289
- Last standard health inspection
- June 17, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day, on average
- 46.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Vsl Fairbury LLC
- Chain
- Vetter Senior Living
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Nebraska average (11 vs 19).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on June 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0500. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation K0300. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0922. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0922 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 2, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0826. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 16, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2023.
10 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 16, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Citation K0922. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- VETTER SENIOR LIVING5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/23/2016
- VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2016
- VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- SLOANE, MARTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/21/2017
- STROKLUND, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/20/2021
- STUHR, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VANEKEREN, GLENNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, ELDORAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
- VETTER, JACKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2017
Questions
When was Heritage Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Heritage Care Center have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since June 16, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Heritage Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Heritage Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.