HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
1630 W 2ND STREET, Chanute, KS 66720
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chanute, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Kansas average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.6%) is above the Kansas average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chanute, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.6% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.5% (155% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — worse than the Kansas average of 22.6%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 297 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Chanute.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.6% here versus 4.5% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Chanute
Chanute sits in Neosho County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,211 (20.1%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $49,493
- Median home value
- $83,800
Demographics for Neosho County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chanute.
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