Hillcrest Firethorn
8601 Firethorn Lane · Lincoln, NE · 68520 · 5317393500
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285300 · certified since December 7, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.