Heritage Healthcare
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana · CCN 155402 · Government (County) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Heritage Healthcare 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 127 certified beds, 79 residents a day on average. 24 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.42442 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.2423 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.0596 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% (registered nurses 31.6%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-08-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-18 |
| 2024-09-11 complaint survey |
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0560 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-07-12 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0640 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-07-12 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-13 |
| 2023-04-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-25 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-25 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks County Hospital Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-26 |
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-17 |
| Lafayette Medical Investors Limited Partnership Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Bentinganan, Victor Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Davis, Joshua Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-05-24 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Fenoughty, Deanna Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-07-10 |
| Engels, Erin Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Gentry, Mark Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-01-12 |
| Starkey, Tyler Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-08-01 |
| Waite, John Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2020-08-01 |
| Whicker, Timothy Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-01-12 |
| Bentinganan, Victor Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-12-01 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Davis, Joshua Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-05-24 |
| Fenoughty, Deanna Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-07-10 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-06 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Engels, Erin Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Gentry, Mark Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-01-12 |
| Starkey, Tyler Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2020-08-01 |
| Waite, John Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2020-08-01 |
| Whicker, Timothy Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-01-12 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Tippecanoe County.