Hillcrest Firethorn
Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285300) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (531) 739-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Firethorn holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hillcrest Firethorn reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
Hillcrest Firethorn has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Firethorn is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska (Lancaster County), operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility has been federally certified since December 2017 and maintains 72 certified beds, with an average daily census of 63.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Firethorn holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars. This overall score is composed of a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.89 hours per resident per day, of which 0.47 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 37.8%.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation appear in the provided data for this listing.
No chain affiliation information or recent ownership change was provided in the data on file for this facility; CMS indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare 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 Firethorn has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Nebraska state average of 2.75 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Hillcrest Firethorn is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 37.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds with an average daily census of 63.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 7, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively on those three components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 5317393500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5317393500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285300?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.