Heritage Residential Care Village

Overview of Heritage Residential Care Village

Located at 1001 Snows Mill Ave in Tuscaloosa, Heritage Residential Care Village is a 15-bed nursing home operating at full capacity. The home is led by Executive Director Gretchen Vakiener, who brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and long-term care. Benjamin Edward Jackson serves as the facility’s Administrator.

The neighborhood around Heritage Residential Care Village has a Walkability Score of 27 out of 100. There are a few nearby services within walking distance, but most errands and appointments require transportation. The neighborhood offers a residential setting with limited foot traffic, which is common in many parts of Tuscaloosa.

State inspections over the years have reviewed care planning practices, medication management, and operational standards, including food handling and infection control. These are common areas of focus during nursing home inspections and require ongoing attention from staff to maintain care and operational standards.

Given the home’s small size and full occupancy, families interested in Heritage Residential Care Village should ask about current availability and care options. Touring the home can provide firsthand insight into daily operations, staffing, and specific programs or services available.

Facility Direct Line (205) 349-1011

15-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 27 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%

Occupied beds

15 / 15

Average occupied beds in Alabama homes 97 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusRegular

CountyTuscaloosa

Business TypeCorporation

Heritage Residential Care Village is administered by Benjamin Edward Jackson.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Eddie Jackson, Administrator (per BBB, record updated May 2026)

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 9 deficiencies

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

Since 2018 vs. Alabama state average

Overall vs. AL average

Latest Inspection January 27, 2022 Routine

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AL Average	vs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	9	17	This facility has 47% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (9 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 47% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	1.1	2.1	This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.1 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 48% better

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

January 27, 2022 inspection found 2 deficiencies for failing to update care plans and provide proper feeding assistance, causing minimal harm and inconsistent adherence to speech therapy recommendations.
May 24, 2018 complaint investigation substantiated failure to administer prescribed medication on admission and improper medication given to Resident #313, plus missing skin and colostomy assessments.
May 16, 2019 inspection cited 4 deficiencies including delayed feeding assistance, incorrect code status labeling, improper food temperature and dating practices, and lapses in infection control and medication hygiene.

Managed by Gretchen Vakiener

Executive Director

Over 20 years of experience

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.

1.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tuscaloosa's city center to Heritage Residential Care Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

CMS & AL Dept. of Health data


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Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc	NH AL SNF	Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)	216	63.8% Facility 63.8% AL AVG 77.9 Rank #91 / 113	-18%	4.50 Facility 4.50 AL AVG 4.37 Rank #59 / 132	-46%	+3%	$0 Facility $0 AL AVG $59.8k Rank #1 / 133	9 Facility 9 AL AVG 10.4 Rank #55 / 132	3.0 Facility 3.0 AL AVG 3.5 Rank #49 / 132	-	138	-	27	Benjamin Jackson	$15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG $11.1M Rank #43 / 131	$6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG $4.7M Rank #34 / 131	44.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 44.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG 45% Rank #59 / 127	15371
Hunter Creek Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	NH PC SNF	Northport	78	98.7% Facility 98.7% AL AVG 77.9 Rank #2 / 113	+27%	4.24 Facility 4.24 AL AVG 4.37 Rank #83 / 132	+26%	-3%	$0 Facility $0 AL AVG $59.8k Rank #1 / 133	9 Facility 9 AL AVG 10.4 Rank #55 / 132	3.0 Facility 3.0 AL AVG 3.5 Rank #49 / 132	-	77	-	57	Casey Boyd	$8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG $11.1M Rank #108 / 131	$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG $4.7M Rank #97 / 131	49.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 AL AVG 45% Rank #50 / 127	15034
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General 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).

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

Benefits

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)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Alabama resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+

General 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.

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

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority

General 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.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+

General 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

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

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —

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.

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

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

What neighborhood is Heritage Residential Care Village in?

Heritage Residential Care Village is in the Green Hills neighborhood of Tuscaloosa.

Is Heritage Residential Care Village in a walkable area?

Heritage Residential Care Village has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Heritage Residential Care Village?

Heritage Residential Care Village's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Heritage Residential Care Village?

Benjamin Edward Jackson is the administrator of Heritage Residential Care Village.

How many beds does Heritage Residential Care Village have?

Heritage Residential Care Village has 15 beds.

What is the address of Heritage Residential Care Village?

Heritage Residential Care Village is located at 1001 Snows Mill Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.

What is the phone number of Heritage Residential Care Village?

(205) 349-1011 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Residential Care Village.

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