Nursing Home

Heritage Residential Care Village

Nursing Home

Heritage Residential Care Village

1001 Snows Mill Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 View map
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

Over 20 years in senior living

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)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 30m per day

This home provides 3% more nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

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

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.2M
Profit
$941.2K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business 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 details

Facility type
Assisted Living Facility
Status Regular
County: Tuscaloosa

Additional licensing details

Business type: Corporation

Ownership & operating entity

Heritage Residential Care Village is administrated by Benjamin Edward Jackson.

Contact Heritage Residential Care Village

Inspection History

In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jan 2022

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
3

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

9 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 27, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 27, 2022
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 16, 2019
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 16, 2019
Corrected

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Address 1.3 miles from city center — 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa)

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
120 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (10%)
Medicaid
70 residents (58.3%)
Private pay or other
38 residents (31.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.8
10% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.7
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.1%
9% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.4%
26% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.5%
15% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
55% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
24% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
72% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.6%
40% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.2%
81% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.5%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.0%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.7%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.6%
21% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.5%
10% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.