B83

Hillcrest Firethorn

Grade B 83/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

72

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520
5317393500

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.39h
LPN
1.36h
CNA
2.59h
Total
4.33h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

HILLCREST OPERATING VENTURES, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince May 2016

100%

HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2016

ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2023

JANICKI, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

MULHEARN, KEVIN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2023

OESTMANN, MATTHEW

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

JANICKI, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2024

MULHEARN, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2023

OESTMANN, MATTHEW

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2024

SVENDGARD, STACI

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jul 2023

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (12)

April 1, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected May 14, 2025
February 20, 2025Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2025
0684GActual harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 10, 2025
April 11, 2024Health4 deficiencies
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 21, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 21, 2024
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 21, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 21, 2024
May 16, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 21, 2023
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 21, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn in Lincoln, Nebraska has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Hillcrest Firethorn have?

Hillcrest Firethorn has 12 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Hillcrest Firethorn have?

Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds with approximately 59 current residents (82% occupancy). The facility is located at 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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