Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (41% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owned by Jason Bespalec, Heritage Crossings is a skilled nursing home in Geneva, Nebraska. The home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. With 30 licensed beds and full occupancy, the community is running at full capacity. Residents stay for an average of 197 days, including post-acute rehab residents and those who need ongoing skilled nursing support.
The home’s rehabilitation focus is showcased in its specialized programs. It offers short-term rehab, occupational and physical therapy, and speech therapy alongside general nursing care. Residents with shifting needs can access hospice services and adult day care. This gives families options as their needs change.
Daily nurse staffing averages roughly 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident. Nurse aide support provides another 2 hours and 52 minutes, so hands-on assistance is part of the daily rhythm.
Residents’ daily lives are built around both structure and personal choice. Activities are scheduled seven days a week, which extend into the evenings, giving residents and families flexible times to engage.
Mealtimes are not fixed and limited. The home has other dining times besides the regularly scheduled meals and snacks. Rooms range from spacious private and companion options to deluxe private rooms, so families can choose what fits their needs. The community also has an all-faith chapel for pastoral services. Other amenities include a beauty and barber shop, outdoor walking paths, and wireless technology in common areas to stay connected.
State inspections have reviewed the home’s safety and operational standards for 16 years. Earlier inspections identified life-safety code concerns related to fire-safety procedures and building requirements. The most recent inspection confirmed the home’s licensure and found no deficiencies, showing improvements in these areas.
The surrounding neighborhood in Geneva has a Walk Score of 45. Some essential services are within walking distance, but most errands and appointments require a short drive. Regularly scheduled physician visits are available on-site, so residents can receive care without leaving the facility.
Heritage Crossings is administered by Administrator Sherri Due.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 61 | 52 | This facility has 17% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (61 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 17% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 3.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 15% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (3.8 vs. NE avg 3.3).↑ 15% worse |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,620 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 1 | 24 | 6,483 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,398 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,555 | 89 | 97% | 10.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,433 | 87 | 95% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,012 | 75 | 82% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 923 | 82 | 89% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 869 | 63 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 491 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 362 | 63 | 68% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 292 | 59 | 64% | 4.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 274 | 62 | 67% | 4.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 78 | 27 | 29% | 2.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 27 | 29% | 1.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 28% | 0.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Heritage Crossings from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (41% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Geneva's city center to Heritage Crossings's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Heritage Crossings | NH ADC AL IL | Geneva | 30
Facility
30
NE AVG
82
Rank
#223 / 228 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#1 / 196 | +42% | 4.46
Facility
4.46
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#49 / 130 | -31% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 5
Facility
5
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#6 / 135 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#4 / 135 | - | 58 | - |
45
Facility
45
NE AVG
46
Rank
#168 / 298 | Jason Bespalec | $6.4M
Facility
$6.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#59 / 133 | $3.3M
Facility
$3.3M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#52 / 133 | 51.1%
Facility
51.1%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#44 / 133 | 285230 | ||||
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#38 / 196 | +28% | 4.84
Facility
4.84
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#30 / 130 | -20% | +9% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#100 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#31 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | Mikel Ardley | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 133 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#18 / 133 | 47.1%
Facility
47.1%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#130 / 133 | 285266 | ||||
| Emerald Columbus | NH AL HC MC PC | Columbus (40Th Avenue) | 145
Facility
145
NE AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 228 |
56.6%
Facility
56.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#163 / 196 | -20% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#87 / 130 | -37% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#82 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Columbus Operations LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#27 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#27 / 133 | 48%
Facility
48%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#88 / 133 | 285092 | ||||
| Bethany Home | NH AL MC NC | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
82
Rank
#123 / 228 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#90 / 196 | +13% | 4.75
Facility
4.75
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#39 / 130 | +53% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 19
Facility
19
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 135 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#120 / 135 | - | 59 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 298 | Bethany Home Inc | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#40 / 133 | 60.9%
Facility
60.9%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#61 / 133 | 285270 | ||||
| Tabitha at Prairie Commons | NH IL MC RC | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 228 |
27.2%
Facility
27.2%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#190 / 196 | -61% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#8 / 130 | +44% | +28% | $10.3k
Facility
$10.3k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#104 / 135 | 15
Facility
15
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#59 / 135 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#104 / 135 | 1 | 24 | - |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 298 | Tabitha Grand Island, Inc | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#89 / 133 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#98 / 133 | 86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#91 / 133 | 285307 |
Heritage Crossings is located in GENEVA, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Heritage Crossings is Vsl Geneva, Llc.
Heritage Crossings has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NE state health department records, Heritage Crossings's license number is ALF234.
Heritage Crossings's occupancy is 100%.
Administrator Sherri Due is the administrator of Heritage Crossings.
Heritage Crossings has 30 beds.
Heritage Crossings is located at 501 North 13Th Street, Geneva, NE 68361.
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