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Hilltop Estates

2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 691383085377138
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
64
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 64 certified beds with an average of 39.8 residents per day (62% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Mar 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.07 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.8% (high)

Hilltop Estates is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gothenburg, Nebraska with 64 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. The facility scored above average compared to Nebraska facilities.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
39.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 2, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Dawson
Last Inspection
Mar 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
39.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 18, 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: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 21, 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: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 Aide2.66 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.07 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.58 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.8%
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 (14)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 15, 1995
BARTRUFF, CRAIG5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 19, 2009
FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2021
FLATWATER BANKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1995
KEY REHABILITATION INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
LUMINATE HCC LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2023
S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2005
BAHE, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 1998
BARTRUFF, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 1995
DONNER, TIFFANYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 11, 2016
OSBORN, SHIRLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
STODDARD, EMILYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
WEICKER, RACHELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 23, 2021
BAHE, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 15, 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Estates?▾
Hilltop Estates has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Hilltop Estates had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Estates had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 18, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Estates?▾
Hilltop Estates provides 4.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 2.66 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.8%.
How many beds does Hilltop Estates have?▾
Hilltop Estates has 64 certified beds with an average of 39.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 62% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.