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78/100Hillcrest Firethorn Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Lincoln, Nebraska)
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, Nebraska 68520
Phone: 5317393500
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
72
Avg Residents/Day
65.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lancaster
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Nebraska Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.52 | 0.69 | -0.17 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.85 | 4.12 | -0.27 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.3/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 34.1% | 48.5% | - |
Health Citation History
15 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-02-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
20 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Egress Deficiencies | Add 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-08-06 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-04-01 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Egress Deficiencies | Add 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Services Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-04-11 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – 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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