CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Nebraska. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Hilltop Estates is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gothenburg, Nebraska with 64 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Feb 15, 1995 |
| BARTRUFF, CRAIG | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 19, 2009 |
| BAHE, SCOTT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 1998 |
| FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2021 |
| FLATWATER BANK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1995 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| LUMINATE HCC LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 1, 2023 |
| S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2005 |
| BAHE, SCOTT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 1998 |
| BARTRUFF, CRAIG | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 1995 |
| DONNER, TIFFANY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 11, 2016 |
| OSBORN, SHIRLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| STODDARD, EMILY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| WEICKER, RACHEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 23, 2021 |
| FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| FLATWATER BANK | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 5, 2025 |
| K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 15, 1995 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| LUMINATE HCC LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 |
| S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPA | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| BAHE, SCOTT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 1998 |
| BARTRUFF, CRAIG | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 1995 |
| DONNER, TIFFANY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 11, 2016 |
| OSBORN, SHIRLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| STODDARD, EMILY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| WEICKER, RACHEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 23, 2021 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hilltop Estates and nearby alternatives.
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