Hillcrest Firethorn
Located in LINCOLN, LANCASTER County, NE 68520
Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.0/5) The overall quality rating assigned by CMS, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (1–5 stars). 1 star is the lowest possible rating.
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 285300 A unique identifier assigned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to track and certify nursing homes.
Town: LINCOLN
County: LANCASTER
Address: 8601 FIRETHORN LANE, LINCOLN, NE, 68520
Telephone: (531) 739-3500
Care Type: SNF/NF Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility: Provides medical care and daily living assistance.
Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation Indicates who owns the facility (e.g., non-profit, for-profit, or government), which may affect care quality or funding.
Legal Business Name: HILLCREST FIRETHORN, LLC The official registered name of the entity operating the facility.
Secretary of State Registration: Not Available The registration number assigned by the Nebraska Secretary of State, when available. Search Nebraska SOS
Registered Agent: Not Available The entity authorized to receive legal documents for the facility, when available.
Facility Capacity
Number of Certified Beds: 72 The total number of beds approved by CMS for resident care, indicating the facility’s capacity.
Average Number of Residents per Day: 60.1 The average daily number of residents, showing how full the facility typically is.
Quality Ratings
Health Inspection Rating: 2 ★★☆☆☆ Rating based on CMS health and safety inspections (1–5 stars). 1 star is the lowest possible rating.
Quality Measures Rating: 5 ★★★★★ Rating based on resident health outcomes (1–5 stars). 1 star is the lowest possible rating.
Staffing Rating: 4 ★★★★☆ Rating based on staff hours and qualifications (1–5 stars). 1 star is the lowest possible rating.
Health Survey Score
Total Weighted Health Survey Score: 43.333 ★★★☆☆ Weighted score combining health inspection results over multiple cycles, with lower scores indicating better quality.
Staffing Metrics
Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day: 4.12602 Total hours of nursing care (aides, LPNs, RNs) provided per resident per day.
RN Hours per Resident per Day on Weekends: 0.34708 Hours of registered nurse care provided per resident per day on weekends.
Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day: 0.52511 Adjusted hours of registered nurse care, accounting for resident needs.
Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day: 4.42501 Adjusted total hours of nursing care, accounting for resident needs.
Safety and Penalties
Substantiated Complaints: 6 Substantiated resident or family complaints about care or safety.
Fines: 0 totaling $0 Fines imposed by CMS for quality or safety violations.
Resources
- Nebraska Long-Term Care Ombudsman: Advocates for residents’ rights and investigates complaints.
- Nebraska Office of Public Guardian: Provides guardianship for residents unable to make decisions.
- CMS Nursing Home Compare: Compare nursing homes nationwide.
- Nebraska DHHS Nursing Homes: State regulations and licensing.
- AARP Nursing Home Guide: Tips for choosing a nursing home.
- Center for Medicare Advocacy: Resources and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries.