01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-06-16 | 8 | 2026-06-16 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-18 | 4 | 2025-03-18 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-03-21 | 3 | 2024-03-21 | 2 |
CMS CCN 2851632026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M · Gothenburg, NE 69138 · Dawson County
Certified beds64CMS provider file
Recent citation rows27current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
27 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-16 · HEALTHF0552Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0803Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure 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 · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · FIREK0355Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-312026-06-16 · FIREK0911Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · 2026-07-312025-03-18 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · HEALTHF0740Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-032025-03-18 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-032025-03-18 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure 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 · 2025-04-032025-03-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-032025-03-18 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012025-03-18 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-012024-03-21 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-122024-03-21 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure 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 · 2024-04-1203 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
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. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 02/15/1995
- BARTRUFF, CRAIGIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 10/19/2009
- BAHE, SCOTTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/1998
- FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTEROrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2021
- FLATWATER BANKOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1995
- KEY REHABILITATION INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
- LUMINATE HCC LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2023
- S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPAOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2005
- BAHE, SCOTTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/1998
- BARTRUFF, CRAIGIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/1995
- DONNER, TIFFANYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/11/2016
- OSBORN, SHIRLEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
- STODDARD, EMILYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/24/2025
- WEICKER, RACHELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/23/2021
- FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTEROrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2025
- FLATWATER BANKOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/05/2025
- K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/1995
- KEY REHABILITATION INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/24/2025
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.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.11per resident day
RN hours0.73per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.38per resident day
Staff turnover46.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Nebraska ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.