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Hilltop Estates Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Gothenburg, Nebraska)

2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, Nebraska 69138

Phone: 3085377138

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
64
Avg Residents/Day
40.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Dawson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health2/5
Staffing5/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNebraska AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.880.69+0.19
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.224.12+0.09
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover43.4%48.5%-

Health Citation History

15 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-06-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-06-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-18Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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