Heritage of Bel Air

Nursing Home · Norfolk, NE

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285089

Contact & location

1203 North 13th Street
Norfolk, NE 68701
Madison County
Phone
(402) 371-4991
ZIP code
68701 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
112
Residents per day
105.0 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
VSL Norfolk LLC
Chain
Vetter Senior Living (22 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
May 16, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.94 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.59 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.49 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.87 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.36 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
35.8 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
18.8 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 31, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-31 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-31 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-31 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-07-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-08
2024-07-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-07-30 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-06
2024-07-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-06
2023-07-25 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-08-22
2023-07-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-22
2023-07-25 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-22
2023-07-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-08-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Vetter Senior Living (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Hirschman, Bryon (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Zamora, Tracy (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Hirschman, Bryon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stuhr, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanekeren, Glenn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter Senior Living (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Eldora (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vetter, Jack (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
VSL Vetter Health Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Zamora, Tracy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Heritage of Bel Air?

Heritage of Bel Air has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.

How many beds does Heritage of Bel Air have?

It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 105 residents per day.

Has Heritage of Bel Air been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Heritage of Bel Air?

It is part of Vetter Senior Living and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Heritage of Bel Air?

(402) 371-4991. The facility is located at 1203 North 13th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.