About Hilltop Estates
Hilltop Estates, located in Gothenburg, NE, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Hilltop Estates
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.90 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.90 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Hilltop Estates provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 40 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 39 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 27.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 0.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 6.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 7.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 23.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
No Complaints on Record
This facility has no complaints filed in our database, which suggests good resident satisfaction and quality care.
Nearby Hospitals
GOTHENBURG HEALTH
GOTHENBURG, NE
COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
COZAD, NE
CALLAWAY DISTRICT HOSPITAL
CALLAWAY, NE
LEXINGTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
LEXINGTON, NE
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC
Ownership Structure
- CRAIG BARTRUFF Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
Management & Direction
- SCOTT BAHE CORPORATE OFFICER
- SCOTT BAHE ADP OF THE SNF
- SCOTT BAHE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CRAIG BARTRUFF ADP OF THE SNF
- CRAIG BARTRUFF OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TIFFANY DONNER ADP OF THE SNF
- TIFFANY DONNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER ADP OF THE SNF
- FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FLATWATER BANK ADP OF THE SNF
- FLATWATER BANK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC ADP OF THE SNF
- KEY REHABILITATION INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KEY REHABILITATION INC ADP OF THE SNF
- LUMINATE HCC LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LUMINATE HCC LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- SHIRLEY OSBORN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHIRLEY OSBORN ADP OF THE SNF
- S. DOUGLAS KUCERA CPA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- S. DOUGLAS KUCERA CPA ADP OF THE SNF
- EMILY STODDARD ADP OF THE SNF
- EMILY STODDARD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RACHEL WEICKER ADP OF THE SNF
- RACHEL WEICKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elwood Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Hilltop Estates | N/A | 3 |
| Emerald Nursing and Rehab Cozad | N/A | 1 |
| Callaway Good Life Center, Inc | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Hilltop Estates directly at 3085377138. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.