The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN · Medicare-certified · 127 beds
In good standing
Government-runChain member
3 of 5 overall
Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reported 3.54 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, food temperature, and facility cleanliness/safety issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5376 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5376.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.21
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.5%13%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.2%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7%6.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.1%5.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.9%12.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%16%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
24.2%23.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.1%15.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%6.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%54.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%19%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 75.9 residents on an average day (60% of 127 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.