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Heritage Center
Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Evansville, IN
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Heritage Center

Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Evansville, IN
1201 W Buena Vista Rd, Evansville, IN 47710 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Heritage Center

Under Adam Strickland’s administration, Heritage Center is a 172-bed nursing home that Pulaski Memorial Hospital operates in Evansville, Indiana. Situated on Buena Vista Road in a single-story building, it has been serving the area for 46 years and currently maintains an occupancy rate of around 75 percent. The home offers flexible housing in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, which allows families some choice in residential arrangements. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families multiple ways to arrange skilled nursing care coverage. The average resident stay is about 129 days, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care needs.

Combining the work of registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses, daily nursing care averages 3 hours 46 minutes per resident. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 25, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips needing a car

State inspections have assessed Heritage Center’s compliance with Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness protocols. Earlier survey periods noted concerns in pressure ulcer prevention, fall prevention, feeding tube care and labeling, and abuse reporting procedures. To address such areas, the facility responded with corrective actions and staff re-education.

The setting may fit well for families prioritizing a calmer, less urban location, and who are fine with arranging transportation for visits and errands.

Facility Direct Line (812) 429-0700
Facility Direct Line (812) 429-0700
Bed community size
172-bed community Rank #53 / 432Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 432 homes in Indiana for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Indiana facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
46 years in operation Rank #12 / 410Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 410 homes in Indiana for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Indiana facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #359 / 552Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 359th out of 552 homes in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #146 / 422Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 422 homes in Indiana for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Indiana average, with its Statewide rank out of 422. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%
Occupied beds
129 / 172
Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Distinct Part
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License Number25-000043-1

Ownership & Operating Entity

Heritage Center is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administered by Adam Strickland.

Profit StatusOther

Type Of Units

Medicare (SNF)
20 units
SNF/NF (Combined)
152 units
Total beds
172 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Medical DirectorGregory Rodocker
Director of NursingKimberly Eden

Contact Information

Fax(812) 429-1849

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Inspection History

In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 14 deficiencies 1 complaint 8 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Indiana state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Indiana assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

11 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #53 / 393 in Indiana Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 53rd out of 393 homes in Indiana for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Indiana average among 393 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
Overall vs. IN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Indiana average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (43% below)
• Total complaints (80% below)
• Complaints per year (77% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1436 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 61% better Rank #97 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 97th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.81.9 This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.8 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 5% better Rank #120 / 318 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 120th out of 318 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits. 819 This facility has had 58% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 47 This facility has 43% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 43% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 50%37% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse
Inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators. 813 This facility has had 38% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityIN Averagevs. IN Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 80% better Rank #1 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 290 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2022. 0.31.3 This facility has 77% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.3 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 77% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits. 88 This facility has complaint visits in line with the Indiana average (8 vs. IN avg 8).— At avg
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Heritage Center

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2 bedroom
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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Evansville's city center to Heritage Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Heritage Center
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172
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25
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1.8
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Studio
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1.8
Facility 1.8
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Silver Birch of Evansville
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Evansville (Baptisttown)
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No
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Facility 59
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Studio / 1 bed
1
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Facility 19
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NH
RC
SNF
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124
Facility 124
IN AVG 116
Rank #157 / 432
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Facility 52
IN AVG 40
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studio / 1 bed
31
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North River Health Campus
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ADC
IL
MC
NH
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95
Facility 95
IN AVG 116
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Yes
11
Facility 11
IN AVG 40
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studio
1
Facility 1
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Heritage Center is located in Evansville, Indiana.
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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home health services

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Center

Who is the Director of Nursing at Heritage Center?

Kimberly Eden is the Director of Nursing at Heritage Center.

Who is the owner of Heritage Center?

Heritage Center is legally operated by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, and administered by Adam Strickland.

Is Heritage Center in a walkable area?

Heritage Center has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Heritage Center?

According to IN state health department records, Heritage Center's license number is 25-000043-1.

When does Heritage Center's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Heritage Center's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Center?

Heritage Center's occupancy is 75%.

How long has Heritage Center been in business?

Heritage Center has been operating for approximately 46 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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