Heritage House Elder Care
Assisted Living · Rice County, MN

Overview of Heritage House Elder Care

Experience a better quality of life at Heritage House Elder Care, a trusted community in Faribault, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with top-notch support 24/7. The community also promotes a friendly and nurturing environment, especially with its accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces.

Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, a variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a hassle-free dining experience. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications on time, as medication management is available. With the community’s high-quality services and well-maintained amenities, residents make the most of their best years without worries.

(507) 334-5111

Types of Care at Heritage House Elder Care

Assisted Living
Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #380 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #257 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 257th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #220 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
7 / 10
Average residents per home in Minnesota 59 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRice

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 20 deficiencies

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

Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 8, 2024 Follow Up

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

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2010 This facility has 100% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (20 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 100% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 105 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (10 vs. MN avg 5).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 8, 2024, found the facility in substantial compliance during a follow-up survey, confirming correction of prior deficiencies. The previous inspection on July 16, 2024, cited multiple issues including staffing plan deficiencies, food safety violations, tuberculosis prevention gaps, emergency preparedness shortcomings, fire safety and physical environment concerns, incomplete resident assessments, medication documentation gaps, and care provision related to bed rail use. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not noted in the reports. The trend shows improvement as the facility addressed the earlier cited deficiencies by the time of the follow-up inspection.

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 91st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Resident Health Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 92nd (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Faribault's city center to Heritage House Elder Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Heritage House Elder Care is located in Faribault, Minnesota.
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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
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Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
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CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
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Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
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Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota 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).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

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

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota 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
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High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage House Elder Care

What neighborhood is Heritage House Elder Care in?

Heritage House Elder Care is in the Faribault neighborhood of Faribault.

Is Heritage House Elder Care in a walkable area?

Heritage House Elder Care has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage House Elder Care?

Heritage House Elder Care's occupancy is 70%.

How many beds does Heritage House Elder Care have?

Heritage House Elder Care has 10 beds.

What is the address of Heritage House Elder Care?

Heritage House Elder Care is located at 1415 7th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021.

What is the phone number of Heritage House Elder Care?

(507) 334-5111 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage House Elder Care.

What county is Heritage House Elder Care located in?

Heritage House Elder Care is in Rice County.

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