Nursing homes › Nebraska › Heritage Estates
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 69341 · (308) 436-5007 · 102 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vetter Senior Living, a group operating 22 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 4.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $14,017 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (4.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.44 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.89. Weekend total: 3.84. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 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. | F | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-06-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2025-04-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-04-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-30 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-04 |
| 2024-04-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-18 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/23/2016 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/15/2017 |
| VETTER SENIOR LIVING | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/23/2016 |
| VSL VETTER HEALTH SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| LONGORIA, TARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| MORRIS, CORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2018 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VANEKEREN, GLENN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER, JACK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Heritage Estates — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 285071), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/heritage-estates-gering-ne/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285071. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.