Berdina Frye
Oct 2024
Everyone has room for improvement. I have no complaints about the care my mom was given.
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 100
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Location
- One block from Fairbury Hospital and clinic
- Ownership
- Original facility in the Vetter Senior Living family
- Care Focus
- Includes memory care and hospice services
- Stay Options
- Short-term stays to help residents return home
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What Families Think
Families describe Heritage Care Center as a caring, safe environment for loved ones needing skilled nursing or rehabilitation, with reviewers specifically praising staff dedication through the COVID pandemic. Reviewers report satisfaction with care quality and note the facility handled concerns responsively, though one reviewer noted room for improvement.
The Good
- Reviewers say staff provided quality care during COVID
- Families feel loved ones are in a safe environment
- Facility encourages concerns be addressed immediately
- On-site beauty and barber shop with cosmetologist
- National Quality Awards received in silver and bronze
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Heritage Care Center is a senior living community in Fairbury, Nebraska offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 8 reviews.
About Heritage Care Center
Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska is a skilled nursing facility offering memory care and rehabilitation services. The center accommodates up to 100 residents and is located in southeastern Nebraska off Highway 15, one block from Fairbury Hospital and clinic.
The facility provides private and semi-private rooms along with a range of care services including hospice, rehabilitation, and short-term stays designed to help residents regain independence and return home. Amenities include resident transportation, activities programming, and a beauty and barber shop with a full-time cosmetologist.
Heritage Care Center is the original facility in the Vetter Senior Living family, established when Jack and Eldora Vetter purchased the location in 1975. The center has received National Quality Awards in silver and bronze throughout the years.
Types of Care at Heritage Care Center
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Salon / Barber
- Security
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Heritage Care Center
4.4overall · 8 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (8)
Cynthia Shiinn
Oct 2023
Putting a family member in a nursing home is not an easy decision. However, choosing the Heritage was a great decision for us and our family member. We know that he is in a caring and safe environment. We know that when we were unable to provide the needed care for him they are taking great care of him and meeting all of his needs.
Sarah Watson
Jun 2021
I have seen this team work tremendously hard through all of covid and I couldn't be more proud of everything they have done to provide quality of life for the residents. I encourage any concerns to be brought to the facility's attention immediately so they can be resolved in a timely manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Heritage Care Center offer?
Heritage Care Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Heritage Care Center located?
Heritage Care Center is located at 909 17th Street in Fairbury, Nebraska.
What do families say about Heritage Care Center?
Families describe Heritage Care Center as a caring, safe environment for loved ones needing skilled nursing or rehabilitation, with reviewers specifically praising staff dedication through the COVID pandemic. Reviewers report satisfaction with care quality and note the facility handled concerns responsively, though one reviewer noted room for improvement.
How can families visit Heritage Care Center?
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