Heritage Estates
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 69341
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Heritage Estates Compares
Heritage Estates is a 102-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gering, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (13.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 21.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (39% 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 Estates
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Heritage Estates with other nursing homes in Gering.
What keeps Heritage Estates's health inspections 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 Estates keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.8% here versus 20.8% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Heritage Estates keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.1% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Heritage Estates maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 102 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Heritage Estates?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Heritage Estates?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gering
Gering sits in Scotts Bluff County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% 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+
- 6,831 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,433
- Median home value
- $130,400
Demographics for Scotts Bluff County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gering.
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