• 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.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLCREST OPERATING VENTURES, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | May 9, 2016 |
| HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | May 9, 2016 |
| ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2023 |
| JANICKI, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| MULHEARN, KEVIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 |
| OESTMANN, MATTHEW | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| JANICKI, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| MULHEARN, KEVIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 |
| OESTMANN, MATTHEW | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| SVENDGARD, STACI | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 5, 2023 |