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Heritage Estates

2325 LODGE DRIVE, GERING, NE, 69341
(308) 436-5007
www.heritageestates-gering.com
102 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections5/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
102
CMS facility ID
285071
Care type
Nursing home
County
Scott Bluff
Facility name
Heritage Estates
Street address
2325 LODGE DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Gering, NE 69341
Phone
(308) 436-5007
Website
www.heritageestates-gering.com

About this facility — Heritage Estates

Heritage Estates is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gering, Nebraska. It is licensed for 102 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska (64 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Gering and 180 skilled nursing facilities across Nebraska. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Heritage Estates 16 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Vetter Senior Living
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Vetter Senior Living
Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2016
Longoria, Tara
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2017
Morris, Cory
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2018
Stuhr, Brian
Managing employee · Officer · Operational control — since 2017
Vanekeren, Glenn
Managing employee · Officer · Operational control — since 2017
Vetter, Eldora
Managing employee · Officer · Operational control — since 2017
Vetter, Jack
Managing employee · Officer · Operational control — since 2017
Vsl Vetter Health Services Llc
Operational control — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1985-12-20
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-06-25
Nurse staffing
4.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$381 per day (≈ $11,580/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
56% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 37% private/other
Occupancy
97% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
13% above the NE median of $338/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
102
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-25Health inspection6 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safety
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-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-16Health inspection4 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
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
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-30
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (6 citations)
2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-02-04
2024-04-18Health inspection2 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-03
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-03
2026-06-25Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-07-17
2025-04-16Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-30
2024-04-18Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-08
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 285071.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.921 ratings on Google
★★★★★Shannon Hicken · 2025-10-27 · via Google

“Heritage Estates is the right choice for family. Whatever the need, rehabilitation or short and long term skilled nursing, Heritage exceeds expectation in care. From management and social services, occupational and physical therapists, nurses and CNA's, maintenance and groundskeeping, billing, and the beautiful ladies who greet you at the front door, each person you interact with is there to help …”

★★★★★Scott A Couch · 2025-10-28 · via Google

“Heritage Estates has made the transition for my Mom a much easier decision. It was not easy letting go of control but knowing she is cared for 24/7 makes my day less stressful. God Bless all who work at Heritage Estates. You are truly God's Angels.”

★★★★★Kathleen Benish · 2019-05-10 · via Google

“Our family member is in the dementia unit at the Heritage Estates in Gering. The staff is so kind, patient and caring. She enjoys the company of others, whatever activities she chooses to take part in and they make certain she gets help with eating when she needs it. I would highly recommend it for anyone's loved ones.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
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Original records

Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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