HERITAGE LIVING CENTER

Heritage Living Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1175 Morningside Drive in Conway, Arkansas, within Faulkner County. The facility operates with 140 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Heritage Living Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, indicating performance in line with the national average in that category. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, reflecting a staffing level consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and functional decline among residents, is 5 stars, the highest possible rating in this category. This score places the facility above the national average on measured clinical outcomes. Heritage Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to accept residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and clinical criteria. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (501) 327-7642 to discuss current availability, specific coverage questions, and any private pay arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Heritage Living Center presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. Its overall rating of 4 stars exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is a notable distinction, reflecting strong performance on the clinical indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes. The health inspection and staffing ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with national averages. This combination of scores suggests that while health inspection and staffing performance align with typical facilities nationwide, the clinical quality measures tracked by CMS are among the strongest in the rating system. Individuals researching nursing facility options in the Conway, Arkansas area can use this CMS data alongside other resources, including direct facility visits and conversations with care coordinators, to inform their decisions.