Heritage Care Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 84 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (34 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (69%)
- High RN turnover (67%)
Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in WECARE CENTERS chain · No penalties on record · Special Focus Facility (CMS)
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical and occupational therapy programs, making it a potential option for short-term rehabilitation. However, families must be vigilant regarding dietary needs and daily care, as multiple reviewers have reported consistent issues with food quality and staffing shortages. We strongly recommend visiting during off-hours to observe the level of attention provided to residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
84 reviews on Google“Heritage Care Center presents a stark contrast in experiences, with many reviewers praising the rehabilitation therapy teams and friendly staff, while others report significant concerns regarding food quality, cleanliness, and staffing levels. Recent transitions in ownership have led to reports of declining standards, specifically regarding dietary management and facility maintenance. Families should be aware that while some find the care excellent for short-term rehab, others have encountered serious issues with neglect and communication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Friendly and courteous nursing staff
- Secure and efficient visitor check-in process
- Welcoming atmosphere for rehabilitation patients
Concerns
- Inadequate or poor quality food service, including lack of diabetic-appropriate meals (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times and neglect (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor facility cleanliness, including dirty floors and odors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 85 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about the physical and occupational therapy programs here; could you tell us more about how the rehab team works with residents?
- 2How does the dining team ensure that specific dietary needs, such as diabetic-friendly meal options, are consistently met for every resident?
- 3What specific steps is the facility taking to address recent inspection findings and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and facility maintenance?
- 4Could you describe the protocol for responding to resident needs during the night or during periods when the facility is at its busiest?
- 5What is the process for notifying family members immediately in the event of a medical emergency or a change in a resident's condition?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The PT & OT departments are excellent. They worked me hard but they got results! The nurses are fantastic.”
“My mom was there and couldn't get out of bed and she would wait up to an hour for a bedpan and then on another experience she told the aid to take her off the bedpan and the aid looked and told me mom she wasn't on a pan.”
“The facility could be cleaner (eg floors, bathroom), but it is clean enough (except the floor of the community room) and my mother is kept very clean. I would not hesitate to recommend Heritage.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Heritage Care Center shows a concerning pattern of repeated nutrition and meal service failures, with families filing numerous complaints about food safety, temperature, and dietary accommodations. The facility has recurring issues with medication management and resident abuse protection that persist across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies are marked as corrected, the high volume of complaint-triggered violations (46 out of 125) suggests ongoing operational problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Apr 14, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Feb 25, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nov 21, 2025Routine35
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Sep 10, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Aug 18, 2025Complaint3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Feb 20, 2025Complaint3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Heritage Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Wecare Centers
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.9/5 · Rank 9 of 13 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Her Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
Kja Upmc4 LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Grinspan, Aryeh
Owner (parent company)
Korn, Eli
Owner (parent company)
Wielgus, Gedaliah
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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