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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.
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.
Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%Heritage Residential Care Village is administrated by Benjamin Edward Jackson.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 17 | This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.9 | 2.1 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.9 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, showing repeated deficiencies in medication administration, feeding assistance, and infection control over several years. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2022, cited two deficiencies for failing to update care plans and provide proper feeding assistance, causing minimal harm. Earlier inspections in 2018 and 2019 documented substantiated medication errors, delayed feeding assistance, improper food handling, and lapses in infection prevention, indicating ongoing challenges in resident care and safety.
Heritage Residential Care Village is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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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.
— 0.62 miles to nearest hospital (Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa)
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Northport (Dutton Place) | 75 | 93.8% | +16% | 4.31 | +34% | -1% | 0 | 6 | 3.0 | - | 72 | - | 51 | West Alabama Health Properties LLC | $10.9M | $3.8M | 34.4% | 15465 | ||||
| Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Tuscaloosa (Green Hills) | 216 | 66.1% | -18% | 4.50 | -45% | +3% | 0 | 9 | 3.0 | - | 137 | A+ | 27 | Benjamin Jackson | $14.2M | $5.9M | 41.6% | 15371 | ||||
| Forest Manor Health and Rehab |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Northport (Brookmeade) | 182 | 92.0% | +14% | 3.90 | +47% | -11% | 0 | 10 | 2.5 | - | 153 | A+ | 68 | 2672 Equities LLC | $10.9M | $0.0M | 0% | 15143 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Northport (Brookmeade) | 200 | 90.2% | +12% | 4.63 | -23% | +6% | 1 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 177 | - | 72 | Webster Shaw | $19.7M | $8.3M | 41.9% | 15186 |
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Heritage Residential Care Village is in the Green Hills neighborhood of Tuscaloosa.
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.
Heritage Residential Care Village's occupancy is 100%.
Benjamin Edward Jackson is the administrator of Heritage Residential Care Village.
Heritage Residential Care Village has 15 beds.
(205) 349-1011 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage Residential Care Village.
Heritage Residential Care Village is in Tuscaloosa County.
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