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Hilltop Estates

2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 691383085377138WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(3 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
64
certified

How Hilltop Estates Compares in Nebraska

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.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NE average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NE average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NE average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.11 hrs/day
NE average
3.98 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
NE average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
46.4%
NE average
48.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 21, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 more deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$8,365/mo
Nebraska median
Private Room
$9,429/mo
Nebraska median
Dawson County 65+
4,032
16.8% of county
County Population
24,037
Dawson County

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.

Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
41.2
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)

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
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 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

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

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 Aide2.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.11 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.38 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.4%
RN Turnover
22.2%
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 (26)

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
BAHE, SCOTTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 15, 1998
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
FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTERADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 5, 2025
FLATWATER BANKADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 5, 2025
K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 15, 1995
KEY REHABILITATION INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 24, 2025
LUMINATE HCC LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 21, 2025
S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 24, 2025
BAHE, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 15, 1998
BARTRUFF, CRAIGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 15, 1995
DONNER, TIFFANYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 11, 2016
OSBORN, SHIRLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
STODDARD, EMILYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025
WEICKER, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 23, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hilltop Estates and nearby alternatives.

All Nebraska facilities
Hilltop Estates
Gothenburg, NECurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Cozad, NE9.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
Callaway, NE26.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,608
Elwood Care Center
Elwood, NE28.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte
North Platte, NE34.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $44,343
Accura HealthCare of North Platte
North Platte, NE36.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Linden Court
North Platte, NE36.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $14,017
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hilltop Estates
Gothenburg, NE · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad
Cozad, NE
9.9 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Callaway Good Life Center, Inc
Callaway, NE
26.6 mi1/51/53/5$34,608
Elwood Care Center
Elwood, NE
28.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte
North Platte, NE
34.6 mi2/52/53/5$44,343
Accura HealthCare of North Platte
North Platte, NE
36.2 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Linden Court
North Platte, NE
36.6 mi2/52/54/5$14,017

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Estates?▾
Hilltop Estates has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Hilltop Estates cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Nebraska is $8,365/month for a semi-private room and $9,429/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hilltop Estates participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hilltop Estates had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Estates had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Estates?▾
Hilltop Estates provides 4.11 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.4%.
How many beds does Hilltop Estates have?▾
Hilltop Estates has 64 certified beds with an average of 41.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hilltop Estates?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Nebraska. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hilltop Estates?▾
On Google Maps, Hilltop Estates has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.