Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
Papillion, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285293) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 885-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages reports total nurse staffing of about 4.77 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is a 48-certified-bed nursing home in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, with an average daily census of 44.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, with initial CMS certification dating to July 1, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5. The quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 4 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS-reported data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.77 hours per resident per day, including about 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines or payment-denial history on record for this facility as of this data pull. No abuse icon is indicated, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility. There is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a 68.7% nursing turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 48 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 2, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 402-885-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 402-885-7000 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285293?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.