Heritage Healthcare
3401 Soldiers Home Rd · West Lafayette, IN · 47906 · 7654631541
127 certified beds Government - County Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 27, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155402 · certified since August 18, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.