Heritage Residential Care Village

Heritage Residential Care Village is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Heritage Residential Care Village is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Heritage Residential Care Village

1001 Snows Mill Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 View Map

Heritage Residential Care Village is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Heritage Residential Care Village is a Nursing Home in Alabama

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Overview of Heritage Residential Care Village

Heritage Residential Care Village, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a premier senior living provider offering Assisted Living and Nursing Home services to senior residents. The spacious apartments are equipped with Wi-Fi and telephone services, fostering connections with family and friends. Residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle through a diverse range of scheduled activities, including creative arts classes, games, movie nights, and shopping excursions that foster social interactions. Nutritious meals and delectable desserts are served in the welcoming dining room, and residents can opt for in-room meal service for added convenience. The community boasts additional amenities, including a relaxing spa, a well-stocked library, a fully-equipped fitness room, and an outdoor patio, offering opportunities for relaxation and recreation. 
The compassionate care staff at Heritage Residential Care Village collaborates closely with each resident to create a personalized care plan that caters to their specific needs and preferences. With a dedicated 24-hour team, seniors receive attentive assistance with daily tasks such as getting out of bed, medication management, grooming, bathing, and more. The community also offers convenient transportation to doctor’s appointments and provides laundry, linen, and housekeeping services to ensure residents’ comfort and convenience.

205) 349-1011

Managed by Gretchen Vakiener

Executive Director

Gretchen Vakiener has over 20 years of experience in senior living and long-term care. She began her career as a licensed nursing home administrator and served as Executive Director at Friendship Village of Columbus. Gretchen joined Heritage Senior Living as Executive Director of Traditions of Hanover, achieving full occupancy, and later advanced to Regional Director of Operations and Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.50/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 15

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 66.1%
Residents per day (avg) 137
Occupancy rate
66.1%
Residents per day (avg)
137

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$14.2M
Profit
$941.2K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$14,223,714.00
Profit
$941,162.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.9M
41.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.4M
Total costs $13.3M
Bed community size
15-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

Business type: Corporation
County: Tuscaloosa

Ownership & operating entity

Heritage Residential Care Village is administrated by Benjamin Edward Jackson.

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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Address 1.3 miles from city center

Address 1001 Snows Mill Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

171
Total Staff
138
Employees
33
Contractors
56,501
Total Hours (Quarter)
84
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse97.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse347.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant757.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
129 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
15 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
2,133 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 15 Medical Director: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapist: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7507532,80491100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse3403411,57691100%7.6
Registered Nurse9093,17991100%7.8
Nurse Aide in Training100102,2898290%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,5487380%8
Administrator2029606470%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1015676167%9.3
RN Director of Nursing1015136571%7.9
Dietitian1014786470%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2024565156%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide0224325662%7.7
Qualified Social Worker015154316571%4.8
Speech Language Pathologist0664146369%6
Occupational Therapy Aide0112775055%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0221556470%2.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331365055%2.7
Medical Director0111346470%2.1
Occupational Therapist011811112%7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114867%8
Other Physician011261314%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2018 – Jan 2022)

3
Inspections
9
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Jan 2022
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
9
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
2
22% of total
Infection Control
1
11% of total
Resident Rights
1
11% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
11% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 9
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (AL)
Citations
9
Alabama average: 10.4
Critical Citations
0
Alabama average: 0.7
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jan 27, 2022 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Jan 27, 2022 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 16, 2019 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
May 16, 2019 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
May 24, 2018 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
May 24, 2018 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
May 24, 2018 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
120 Total Residents
Medicare 12 (10%)
Medicaid 70 (58.3%)
Private Pay/Other 38 (31.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.8 Score
10% worse than avg Alabama avg: 8.9

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
15.7 Score
8% worse than avg Alabama avg: 14.5

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.8%
Depressive Symptoms
0.2%
Falls with Major Injury
1.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
92.0%
Antipsychotic Use
19.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
20.4%
Influenza Vaccine
97.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
11.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
88.7% 6% better than avg Alabama: 83.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.6% 21% worse than avg Alabama: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
88.5% 10% better than avg Alabama: 80.3%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • AL Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
  • Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
Official government program page
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
  • General: Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
  • Income Limits: ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
  • AL Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.
  • AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AL Section 202
  • General: Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AL Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Alabama CARES Program
  • General: Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.
  • AL Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • AL Specifics:
    Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • AL Specifics:
    Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
AL SenioRx

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
  • AL Specifics:
    High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
AL WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-driven.
  • AL Specifics:
    Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
AL Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
  • AL Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AL CARES

Alabama CARES Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; focus on need.
  • AL Specifics:
    Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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