Heritage Care Center
909 17th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Heritage Care Center Compares
Heritage Care Center is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fairbury, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (1.6%) is below the Nebraska average of 20.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fairbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 1.6% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (93% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Heritage Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage Care Center with other nursing homes in Fairbury.
What keeps Heritage Care Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Heritage Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 1.6% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Heritage Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Heritage Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 100 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Heritage Care Center lag behind other Fairbury options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Fairbury
Fairbury sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,724 (24.3%)
- Median age
- 47.1 years
- Median household income
- $48,981
- Median home value
- $98,600
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fairbury.
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