Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-17 · Fire 2025-06-17
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fairbury, NE
Heritage Care Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE
(402) 729-2289
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
47
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vetter Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.06
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.61
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.27
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
92.8%
7.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
4.5%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
4.4%
4.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.3%
5.3 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.6% |
19.5%
10.9 pts better
|
19.6%
11 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 2.9% |
21.6%
18.7 pts better
|
16.7%
13.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.3%
0.3 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.1% |
20.4%
4.3 pts better
|
16.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.2% |
19.9%
1.7 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
2.9%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.6% |
26.6%
5 pts better
|
19.8%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.3% |
4.3%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.3% |
80.5%
17.8 pts better
|
81.7%
16.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.4%
2.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-02 · Fire 2024-05-02
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-06-16 · Fire 2023-06-16
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-02
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-01
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-17
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-02
F826 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-16
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Vetter Senior Living
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Sloane, Martina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sloane, Martina
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Stroklund, Rebecca
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stroklund, Rebecca
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vanekeren, Glenn
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter Senior Living
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vetter, Eldora
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Eldora
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter, Jack
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Vsl Vetter Health Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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