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Hillcrest Firethorn

8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 685205317393500
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
72
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 72 certified beds with an average of 59.8 residents per day (83% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Apr 1, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.03 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.3%

Hillcrest Firethorn is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska with 72 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. The facility scored at average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
72
Avg Residents/Day
59.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 7, 2017
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lancaster
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
51.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.41 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.36 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.3%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HILLCREST OPERATING VENTURES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 9, 2016
HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 9, 2016
ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
JANICKI, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MULHEARN, KEVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 30, 2023
OESTMANN, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JANICKI, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MULHEARN, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 30, 2023
OESTMANN, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SVENDGARD, STACIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 5, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?▾
Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Hillcrest Firethorn had any health inspection violations?▾
Hillcrest Firethorn had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 1, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Firethorn?▾
Hillcrest Firethorn provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, 1.26 LPN hours, and 2.41 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.3%.
How many beds does Hillcrest Firethorn have?▾
Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds with an average of 59.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hillcrest Firethorn?▾
Yes, there are 12 other nursing homes in Lincoln, Nebraska with an average rating of 3.1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lincoln nursing homes page.