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Hillcrest Firethorn

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520

72 Beds
Medicare Since 2017

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8601 Firethorn Lane
Lincoln, NE 68520

About Hillcrest Firethorn

Nursing home overview and details

Hillcrest Firethorn is a for-profit nursing home in Lincoln, NE, serving Lancaster County and the surrounding community. The facility has 72 certified beds with an average daily census of 59 residents.

Hillcrest Firethorn has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2017, bringing 9 years of experience in long-term care.

Hillcrest Firethorn has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Lincoln, NE, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds72
Avg. Residents/Day59
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyLancaster
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Hillcrest Firethorn has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Hillcrest Firethorn provides 4.01 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.37 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 46.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 57.1%. Weekend staffing averages 3.55 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.37
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.01
Total Nurse Turnover Rate46.9%
RN Turnover Rate57.1%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.55

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Hillcrest Firethorn has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

Doctors at Hillcrest Firethorn

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Hillcrest Firethorn

What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Hillcrest Firethorn have?

Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds with an average daily census of 59 residents.

What type of facility is Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Lancaster County in Lincoln, NE.

How many doctors practice at Hillcrest Firethorn?

1 physicians are affiliated with Hillcrest Firethorn. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Hillcrest Firethorn have any safety concerns?

Hillcrest Firethorn has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·