CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2850712026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Heritage Estates

CMS lists this provider in Gering, NE, with 102 certified beds, an overall rating of 4/5, and 16 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.

2325 Lodge Drive · Gering, NE 69341 · Scott Bluff County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds102CMS provider file
Recent citation rows16current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Heritage Estates survey cycles in this release

CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Heritage Estates in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-06-2562026-06-251
Cycle 22025-04-1652025-04-161
Cycle 32024-04-1822024-04-181
02 / CITATION DETAIL

Heritage Estates citations in the current release

CMS reports 16 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag code appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0552Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0553Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0803Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-25 · FIREK0920Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-17
2025-04-16 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-04-16 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-04-16 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-04-16 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-04-16 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-30
2025-01-23 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-04 · complaint
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-03
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-03
2024-04-18 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

CMS penalties reported for Heritage Estates

The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Ownership disclosures for Heritage Estates

CMS matched 19 ownership disclosure rows to Heritage Estates; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.

  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 12/23/2016
  • LONGORIA, TARAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • MORRIS, CORYIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/24/2018
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER, JACKIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/15/2017
  • VETTER SENIOR LIVINGOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/23/2016
  • VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • LONGORIA, TARAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • MORRIS, CORYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/24/2018
  • STUHR, BRIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VANEKEREN, GLENNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017
  • VETTER, ELDORAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Staffing hours and turnover for Heritage Estates

CMS reports 4.44 total nurse hours and 0.89 RN hours per resident day for this provider.

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.44per resident day
RN hours0.89per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.84per resident day
Staff turnover51.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Facilities published near Heritage Estates

No second published facility record in Gering, NE met the local peer rule in this release.

Open the Nebraska ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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