04/21/2026
“There are always rumors that Heritage may close.”💡 LET'S DIVE DEEPER + TALK SMARTER! 💡
DID YOU KNOW... Five years ago, Heritage carried more than $80 million in debt. Under new leadership, that number has been cut to $35 million — a major step toward long-term sustainability right here in Chautauqua County. As other skilled nursing facilities across the region have struggled or closed, Heritage’s CMS survey scores are rising — proof that a focus on quality and people-first care is paying off. Our CEO championed the creation of a local governing board, committed to steady debt reduction, higher standards of care, and reinvestment in our community.
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WAYS YOU CAN START HELPING TODAY - 📣*ADVOCATE* Write to your state representatives to ask for fair Medicaid reimbursement rates for non-profit homes. 🤝🏼*VOLUNTEER* See the work we do firsthand and get to know the actual realities of skilled nursing care. 💝*SUPPORT* Your donations to our non-profit help us provide the “extras” that the state budget doesn’t cover. 🧠*KEEP LEARNING* Don’t believe everything you see online or fall for rumors you hear. Dive deeper to learn more!
