Safety Report: Heritage Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (24) than in the cycle before (41).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 9 | February 17, 2026; September 9, 2025; April 25, 2025; March 14, 2025; February 3, 2025; December 26, 2024; June 14, 2024; December 12, 2023; September 29, 2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 6 | February 17, 2026; February 3, 2025; December 26, 2024; January 30, 2024; December 12, 2023; September 29, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 5 | September 9, 2025; September 12, 2024; May 2, 2024; January 30, 2024; December 12, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | September 9, 2025; August 5, 2024; September 29, 2023; July 26, 2019 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 3 | September 9, 2025; January 30, 2024; December 12, 2023 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 3 | April 25, 2025; March 14, 2025; September 29, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | January 30, 2024; December 12, 2023; September 29, 2023 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | September 9, 2025; July 26, 2019 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | September 9, 2025; August 5, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | September 9, 2025; May 23, 2025 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 2 | September 9, 2025; July 26, 2019 |
| Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. (F568) | 2 | September 9, 2025; September 29, 2023 |
| Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (F576) | 2 | June 26, 2025; March 14, 2025 |
| Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. (F741) | 2 | June 26, 2025; March 14, 2025 |
| Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (F553) | 2 | April 25, 2025; March 14, 2025 |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (F661) | 2 | April 25, 2025; March 14, 2025 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | April 25, 2025; March 14, 2025 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 2 | March 14, 2025; July 26, 2019 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | August 5, 2024; September 29, 2023 |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F758) | 2 | September 29, 2023; July 26, 2019 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | September 29, 2023; July 26, 2019 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fine | $52,930 |
| March 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 99 days, starting April 17, 2025 |
| March 14, 2025 | Fine | $146,162 |
| December 26, 2024 | Fine | $108,179 |
| June 14, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| December 12, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 60 days, starting January 13, 2024 |
| December 12, 2023 | Fine | $45,311 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 15, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 16, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 17, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 9, 2025 — 20 citations
June 26, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 23, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 25, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 14, 2025 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 3, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 26, 2024 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 5, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
June 14, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 2, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 30, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 12, 2023 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 29, 2023 — 20 citations (includes serious)
July 26, 2019 — 12 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare