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Heritage Healthcare
3401 Soldiers Home Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 (opens Google Maps) · Tippecanoe County · (765) 463-1541· 127 certified beds · avg 79 residents/day · certified since Aug 18, 1989 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 5, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.59
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint F-0602
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. F-0804
View all 24 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · F-0804 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · F-0628 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' right to refuse certain moves within the nursing home that they did not ask for, such as being switched between units. Residents have a say in where they live inside the facility. · from a complaint · F-0560 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. · F-0640 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. · F-0644 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · from a complaint · F-0690 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. · F-0700 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (9 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityIndiana averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.59
Indiana average: 3.42
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.30
Indiana average: 0.62
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.21
Indiana average: 3.01
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.59 | 3.42 | 3.95 | top 31% in Indiana; bottom 41% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.30 | 0.62 | 0.69 | top 3% in Indiana; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.21 | 3.01 | 3.50 | top 29% in Indiana; bottom 42% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.86 | 0.47 | 0.48 | top 6% in Indiana; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.5 | 45.9 | 45.8 | bottom 50% in Indiana; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 31.6 | 40.4 | 42.9 | top 35% in Indiana; top 32% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.42, RN 1.24, weekend 3.06.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.42 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Government - County
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinganan, Victor | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Bentinganan, Victor | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2021 |
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Davis, Joshua | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2021 |
| Davis, Joshua | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2021 |
| Engels, Erin | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Engels, Erin | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| Fenoughty, Deanna | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| Gentry, Mark | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2022 |
| Gentry, Mark | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2022 |
| Hendricks County Hospital | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/17/2025 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
Showing 20 of 31 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 11 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Centers of America — 194 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Lane House, the — Crawfordsville, IN · overall 2/5
- Life Care Center of Fort Wayne — Fort Wayne, IN · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Lagrange — Lagrange, IN · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Michigan City — Michigan City, IN · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Rochester — Rochester, IN · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of the Willows — Valparaiso, IN · overall 1/5
- Life Care Center of Valparaiso — Valparaiso, IN · overall 5/5
- Mitchell Manor — Mitchell, IN · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 193 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 46% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 31 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
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| Rosewalk Village at Lafayette | 3.2 mi | Lafayette, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| St Mary Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | Lafayette, IN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 155402.
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