The Heritage at Sagewood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grand Island, NE
The Heritage at Sagewood
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Grand Island, NE
Located in the heart of Grand Island, Nebraska, The Heritage at Sagewood welcomes you to a dynamic senior living community that embraces assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Every day unfolds with a vibrant array of events designed to engage and invigorate residents. Set against the backdrop of a thriving local scene, residents can explore nearby attractions. For those seeking intimate gatherings, The Heritage at Sagewood offers a private dining room, a space that fosters connections and shared moments.
Elevating wellness, they present a diverse range of fitness classes and inviting walking groups. Within their welcoming walls, a library beckons, accompanied by a rich tapestry of social, educational, and spiritual offerings. To ensure the community’s liveliness, a dedicated Life Enrichment Director stands at the helm, orchestrating a symphony of engaging experiences that make each day a joyous and fulfilling adventure.
136-bed community Rank #29 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 225 homes we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 31 / 100 Rank #215 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 215th out of 285 homes we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyHall
License NumberALF372
The Heritage at Sagewood is legally operated by The Heritage At Sagewood Operating, LLC, and administered by Gretchen Hueftle.
Fax(308) 675-3325
Inspection History
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
Since 2017 · 9 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 deficiencies
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2017 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 52 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (4 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 383 / 558 / 604 - 757 / 1,028 - 1,202 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Heritage at Sagewood
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Grand Island's city center to The Heritage at Sagewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Heritage at Sagewood | AL MC RC | Grand Island | 136
Facility
136
NE AVG
81
Rank
#29 / 225 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NE AVG
47
Rank
#215 / 285 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | Gretchen Hueftle | The Heritage At Sagewood Operating, LLC | 4 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| The Cedars at Broadwell | AL | Grand Island | 76
Facility
76
NE AVG
81
Rank
#89 / 225 | No | - | - | - |
81.6%
Facility
81.6%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#69 / 177 | - | Administrator Brittany Murphy | - | 18 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
7
Rank
#86 / 155 | 9
Facility
9
NE AVG
15
Rank
#100 / 155 | 73
Facility
73
NE AVG
52
Rank
#108 / 155 | 4.1
Facility
4.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#118 / 155 |
| Riverside Lodge Retirement Community | AL IL MC RC | Grand Island | 75
Facility
75
NE AVG
81
Rank
#90 / 225 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NE AVG
47
Rank
#195 / 285 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 38
Facility
38
NE AVG
29
Rank
#15 / 58 | - | A+ | Kimberly Andrews | - | 7 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
15
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0
Facility
0
NE AVG
52
Rank
#1 / 155 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#1 / 155 |
| Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island | AL IL MC | Grand Island | 42
Facility
42
NE AVG
81
Rank
#190 / 225 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NE AVG
47
Rank
#266 / 285 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
90.5%
Facility
90.5%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#26 / 177 | - | Sophia Acosta | Tsmm Management, LLC | 5 | 1
Facility
1
NE AVG
7
Rank
#29 / 155 | 2
Facility
2
NE AVG
15
Rank
#49 / 155 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
52
Rank
#54 / 155 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#62 / 155 |
| Lebensraum Assisted Living | AL | Grand Island | 33
Facility
33
NE AVG
81
Rank
#212 / 225 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NE AVG
47
Rank
#215 / 285 | Suite | - |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
NE AVG
73.3%
Rank
#16 / 177 | - | Megan Corona | J.c.d.h., Inc | 10 | 3
Facility
3
NE AVG
7
Rank
#55 / 155 | 3
Facility
3
NE AVG
15
Rank
#64 / 155 | 11
Facility
11
NE AVG
52
Rank
#69 / 155 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
NE AVG
4.0
Rank
#68 / 155 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska
The Heritage at Sagewood is located in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Heritage at Sagewood
Who is the owner of The Heritage at Sagewood?
The Heritage at Sagewood is legally operated by The Heritage At Sagewood Operating, LLC, and administered by Gretchen Hueftle.
Is The Heritage at Sagewood in a walkable area?
The Heritage at Sagewood has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Heritage at Sagewood?
According to NE state health department records, The Heritage at Sagewood's license number is ALF372.
Are pets allowed at The Heritage at Sagewood?
Yes, The Heritage at Sagewood allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of The Heritage at Sagewood?
Gretchen Hueftle is the administrator of The Heritage at Sagewood.
How many beds does The Heritage at Sagewood have?
The Heritage at Sagewood has 136 beds.
Has The Heritage at Sagewood had any deficiencies?
The Heritage at Sagewood has no reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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