Heritage Health Care

    1630 W 2nd St, Chanute, KS, 66720
    3.0 · 13 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but serious lapses

    I wouldn't call this place "terrible" - many nurses, CNAs and staff were kind, personable and genuinely tried to meet my loved one's needs; the building felt homey, clean, had good food, therapy and pleasant common areas. That said, I also saw serious lapses: understaffing, unanswered call lights, missed checks, medication/housekeeping errors and poor admin responsiveness. My family ultimately felt choosing Heritage was the right call because staff often resolved problems promptly, but I recommend close monitoring and clear communication if you consider it.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.00 · 13 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Private rooms
    • Ability to personalize room decoration
    • Good food / cafeteria available
    • Helpful and compassionate staff members
    • Some nurses and CNAs attentive
    • Quiet, small-town residential setting
    • Outdoor patio with picnic tables
    • Common living room with sofas and TV
    • Dedicated dining room
    • On-site physical therapy
    • Homey environment and decorations
    • Comfortable seating and social spaces
    • Clean and odor-free building (reported by some)
    • Prompt problem resolution (reported by some staff/visitors)

    Cons

    • Falls risk and residents left unattended (example: 20 minutes in bathroom)
    • Call lights not consistently answered
    • Recliner used as a restraint
    • Call light and oxygen left across the room (safety hazard)
    • Staff entering rooms unannounced and without knocking or proper uniform
    • Owner/administration allegedly unresponsive or hung up on complainants
    • State records and resident rights information not publicly available
    • Neglectful care and long periods without checks (example: six hours)
    • Poor hygiene and soiled/ wet beds
    • Food mishandling (example: food placed in window seal)
    • High cost relative to reported care issues (> $300/day)
    • Mobility needs not met (resident unable to walk)
    • Medication errors
    • Overall inconsistent or poor care quality
    • Housekeeping problems and filthy furniture
    • Poor phone responsiveness
    • Families not sufficiently included in care decisions
    • Some reviewers strongly advise against placement
    • Understaffing
    • Administration perceived as ignoring complaints
    • Defensive tone from management toward critics

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans toward serious concern because several reviewers describe significant safety, hygiene, and administrative problems even while others praise individual staff members and certain facility features. Positive comments consistently highlight a comfortable, home-like physical environment — private rooms that can be personalized, pleasant communal spaces (living room with sofas and TV, dining room), an outdoor patio with picnic tables, and on-site physical therapy. Multiple reviewers also mentioned good food and a cafeteria, friendly interactions, and at least some nurses and CNAs who were attentive, kind, and creative in meeting residents' needs. For some families the combination of compassionate staff and the residential, quiet setting made them feel they had made a good choice.

    However, the positive impressions are offset by several recurring and serious negative themes. Safety and neglect issues are the most alarming: reviewers reported residents being left unattended after falls or in bathrooms (one report cited 20 minutes), call lights going unanswered, and a resident left without checks for up to six hours. Specific unsafe practices were reported, such as a recliner being used effectively as a restraint and vital items (call light and oxygen) being placed across the room, which could impede timely assistance. There were also accounts of staff entering rooms without knocking or without wearing proper uniforms, which raises concerns about privacy and professionalism.

    Care quality and consistency appear highly variable. While some staff were singled out as caring and compassionate, others were accused of neglect, medication errors, poor clinical care, and a general lack of responsiveness. Housekeeping and hygiene lapses were reported, including soiled or wet beds and filthy furniture; one reviewer described food being placed in a window seal, indicating lapses in food handling and cleanliness. Several reviewers tied these quality issues to understaffing, and multiple accounts described poor phone responsiveness and families feeling excluded from care decisions.

    Administrative and transparency concerns are another common thread. Reviewers reported difficulty obtaining state records and resident rights information, alleged unresponsiveness from management (including one account that the owner hung up on a caller), and a perception that complaints were ignored. Some reviewers felt management responded defensively to criticism rather than addressing problems. Cost was also mentioned: at more than $300/day for some residents, families expressed that the price did not match the level of care they observed.

    Taken together, the pattern is one of contrasts: a facility with attractive, homey amenities and some genuinely caring staff, but also with multiple reports of serious failures in safety, hygiene, staffing, medication management, and administration. That inconsistency is important — positive individual experiences coexist with reports of neglect and unsafe practices. For prospective residents or families considering this facility, the reviews suggest it is particularly important to verify up-to-date staffing levels, fall-prevention and restraint policies, call-light response times, medication administration procedures, housekeeping standards, and how the facility handles complaints and transparency about state records. Visiting multiple times, speaking directly with nursing leadership about specific concerns, and asking for documentation of inspections or incident follow-ups would help clarify whether the positive elements or the concerning patterns are more likely to reflect current operations.

    Location

    Map showing location of Heritage Health Care

    About Heritage Health Care

    Heritage Health Care Skilled Nursing sits at 1630 W 2nd St in Chanute, Kansas, right near Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, and the place runs all day and night, every day of the week, which folks tend to find comforting when someone needs care at odd hours since life doesn't keep a schedule. This is a skilled nursing facility with a long history, having cared for seniors for decades, and they offer both short-term rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, and longer-term nursing care if someone needs more ongoing help, plus they have 71 beds spread out in a single-story building designed to be easy to move around in with a focus on keeping things cozy but still giving enough space so it doesn't feel crowded at all, which helps when you're visiting with family because those moments matter. Heritage Health Care handles lots of care types-skilled nursing, long-term and short-term stays, adult day care where folks can spend their days in a safe, engaging place, and home health care if you prefer support in your own house, and they even include hospice care for comfort when it's needed near the end of life.

    Rehabilitation is a big part of what they do, using Americare Therapy Solutions, which offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they have a Rehab-to-Home program meant to help people recover and get strong enough to return home, but for those who stay longer, therapy continues as needed to promote ongoing well-being, all under a personalized nursing plan made special for each person, not just a one-size-fits-all approach. Meals are prepared with nutrition and preferences in mind, aiming to keep everyone healthy, plus the place is clean and tidy, which people notice, and the staff are trained, friendly, and keep an eye out for residents at all times.

    The facility encourages people to gather and connect with loved ones in common spaces, and there's an ongoing calendar of social, educational, and entertainment activities, so things don't get dull, and folks can stay sharp and happy, and with transportation services, there's help for getting out for appointments or errands. Rooms are available in studio floor plans, ranging from about 170 to 200 square feet, designed to be both comfortable and a little stylish, so residents have a place that feels like home. Adult day club programs keep seniors active during the day, and when needed, home health aides offer companionship, personal care, memory care, and therapy right at home, rounding out the mix of support for many types of needs. Reviews average 3.5 out of 4 stars, with praise for the quality of staff and the clean, friendly environment, so if you're looking at senior living or nursing facilities around Chanute, this location does have a wide set of services and a community-centered attitude earned from years of care for local families.

    About Americare Senior Living

    Heritage Health Care is managed by Americare Senior Living.

    Americare Senior Living, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sikeston, Missouri, has grown from its first assisted living community to operate more than 100 senior living communities across Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. With over four decades of experience serving seniors, Americare has distinguished itself by bringing upscale assisted living products to rural markets throughout the Midwest and South, providing comprehensive care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and adult day services.

    The company's philosophy centers on their signature "Hometown Hospitality™" culture and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values: First Impressions Go a Long Way, Address People by Name, Make Visitors Feel Welcome, Individuals Deserve Respect, Leave with Graciousness, and Yes! Find a Way to be Positive. This person-first model of care prioritizes the interests and preferences of each individual resident, creating welcoming, family-like atmospheres throughout their communities. Their mission to enrich the well-being and health of individuals while providing peace of mind for families drives every aspect of their operations.

    Americare's comprehensive "Live Well" program exemplifies their holistic approach to senior care, featuring personalized fitness programs, engaging group exercises, on-site therapy, and nutritious chef-prepared meals. The company fosters vibrant, supportive environments through community events, shared meals, stimulating games, group outings, and purpose-driven programs including volunteer opportunities, spiritual services, creative projects, and nature walks. Notable innovations include TigerPlace in Columbia, Missouri, developed in partnership with the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, which serves as a site for groundbreaking research in senior care.

    The company's commitment to excellence has earned remarkable recognition, including being rated among the Best Senior Living providers based on surveys of nearly 450,000 residents and family members. With 65 communities receiving "High Performing" ratings, Americare ranks third among all senior living organizations in the Top 10 nationally. Additional accolades include the prestigious Argentum Best of the Best Award, the 2019 NRC Customer Approved Award (one of only twenty organizations nationally to earn this distinction), and ranking #15 on the 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list by Great Place to Work®. With 84% of team members believing Americare is a great place to work and 91% finding special meaning in their roles, the company continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, families, and team members across their communities.

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