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Hilltop Manor Nursing Center
403 S Valley, Cunningham, KS 67035
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.
Hilltop Manor Nursing Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Cunningham, Kansas, certified for 45 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Kansas median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 4, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Kansas median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 68.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kingman Co. median | Kansas median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 24 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 44.4 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.9% | 68.9% | 47.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,520 | $23,520 | $7,960 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 296 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: Kansas average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Dec 2025, 4 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×15 E ×2 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 4 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | 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 | 12 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2022 |
| 16 Jun 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Fine | $23,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Kansas average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.9%, RNs 42.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Kansas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.3% | 17.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.5% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.8% | 15.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.3% | 15.4% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Americare At Hilltop Manor Nursing Center Llc. Chain: Americare Senior Living (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hwj LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/12/2014 |
| Americare Systems, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
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 Kingman County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheatlands Health Care Center | Kingman | 54 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20.4 | — | 4 Dec 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Kingman County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hilltop Manor Nursing Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Kansas median is 24 per facility.
Has Hilltop Manor Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hilltop Manor Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Kansas median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hilltop Manor Nursing Center?
It is part of the Americare Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hwj LLC and Americare Systems, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hilltop Manor Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Dec 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.