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Hillcrest Firethorn
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 72 beds, Hillcrest Firethorn serves Lincoln in Lancaster County, Nebraska and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2017.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Nebraska median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 16.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 23.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Nebraska median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 37.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lancaster Co. median | Nebraska median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 16 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 16.7 | 23.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.8% | 54.2% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 180 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Nebraska average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Apr 2025, 11 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×7 E ×1 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2024 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Nebraska average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.8%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Nebraska median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.7% | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.0% | 17.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.4% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Hillcrest Firethorn, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Operating Ventures, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/09/2016 |
| Hillcrest Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lancaster County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventide Williamsburg | Lincoln | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 16.0 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | Lincoln | 126 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4.8 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| St. Jane De Chantal | Lincoln | 103 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10.7 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Sumner Place | Lincoln | 104 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5.8 | — | 13 May 2025 |
| Gateway Vista | Lincoln | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11.3 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of Waverly | Waverly | 54 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 59.3 | $26K | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Ambassador Health of Lincoln | Lincoln | 122 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13.1 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Eastmont | Lincoln | 23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 43.5 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Lancaster County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hillcrest Firethorn been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Nebraska median is 15 per facility.
Has Hillcrest Firethorn been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hillcrest Firethorn compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Nebraska median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hillcrest Firethorn?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hillcrest Operating Ventures, LLC and Hillcrest Health Systems Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hillcrest Firethorn last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.