NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Lincoln, NE, with 72 certified beds, an overall rating of 4/5, and 35 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
8601 Firethorn Lane · Lincoln, NE 68520 · Lancaster County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Hillcrest Firethorn in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-04-01 | 4 | 2025-04-01 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-04-11 | 6 | 2024-04-11 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-05-16 | 2 | 2023-05-16 | 11 |
CMS reports 35 citation rows, including 1 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
1 row carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14 · complaintProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-14Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-10 · complaintProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-10 · complaintCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21 · complaintProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-21Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-21Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-21The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 10 ownership disclosure rows to Hillcrest Firethorn; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.89 total nurse hours and 0.47 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 8 other published facility records near Lincoln, NE, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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