The Lodge At Heritage Estates
Nursing Home Facility
2325 Lodge Drive, Gering, NE 69341
The Lodge At Heritage Estates is a senior care community located in Gering, NE. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Gering area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (308) 436-5007.
Operated by Vetter Senior Living, which runs 14 communities in our directory.
With 102 beds, The Lodge At Heritage Estates is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Scotts Bluff County average about 73 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Scotts Bluff County average of roughly 80%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Scotts Bluff County average about 2.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Scotts Bluff County average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.
The community is located in Scotts Bluff County, NE.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at The Lodge At Heritage Estates. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Lodge At Heritage Estates offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 102
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 52%
- Last health inspection June 2026
Resident & family reviews
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