HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
3401 SOLDIERS HOME RD, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask HERITAGE HEALTHCARE, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How HERITAGE HEALTHCARE Compares
HERITAGE HEALTHCARE is a 127-bed government-owned nursing facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Lafayette, the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.8% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE HEALTHCARE with other nursing homes in West Lafayette.
How is HERITAGE HEALTHCARE 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 is HERITAGE HEALTHCARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HERITAGE HEALTHCARE keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.3% here versus 22.5% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HERITAGE HEALTHCARE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 127 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 HEALTHCARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HERITAGE HEALTHCARE lag behind other West Lafayette options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around West Lafayette
West Lafayette sits in Tippecanoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.4% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Indiana 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+
- 21,986 (11.4%)
- Median age
- 28.4 years
- Median household income
- $51,926
- Median home value
- $160,900
Demographics for Tippecanoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Lafayette.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.