Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-16 · Fire 2025-04-16
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Gering, NE
Heritage Estates
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE
(308) 436-5007
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
102
Certified beds
Average residents
97
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vetter Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-12-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.91
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.14
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.94
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
2.0
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 2.5% |
4.5%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
4.4%
3.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.4% |
5.3%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.7% |
19.5%
7.8 pts better
|
19.6%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.9% |
21.6%
5.7 pts better
|
16.7%
0.8 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 | 27.7% |
20.4%
7.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.9% |
19.9%
7 pts worse
|
14.9%
12 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.9%
1.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.6% |
26.6%
4 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
4.3%
1.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
80.5%
19.5 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.1% |
11.6%
5.5 pts better
|
12.0%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
2.4%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% |
75.9%
17 pts better
|
79.7%
13.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.4% |
20.9%
3.5 pts better
|
23.9%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-18 · Fire 2024-04-18
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-10 · Fire 2023-05-10
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-10
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
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 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Vetter Senior Living
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Longoria, Tara
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Longoria, Tara
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Morris, Cory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Morris, Cory
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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