Hilltop Estates
Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1995-07-02, Hilltop Estates is a 64-bed nursing home in Gothenburg, Nebraska, averaging 41.2 residents a day.
Has Hilltop Estates been cited for violations?
CMS lists 15 health-inspection deficiencies for Hilltop Estates, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-16.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | F0803, F0812 | 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2026-06-16 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E |
| 2026-06-16 | F0637, F0641, F0684, F0755, F0880 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-03-18 | F0812, F0880 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2025-03-18 | F0740, F0759 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D |
| 2024-03-21 | F0812, F0880 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2024-03-21 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D |
How is Hilltop Estates staffed?
| Measure | This facility | NE average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.10531 | 3.97992 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.4 | 48.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 41.2 | 55.3 |
Who owns Hilltop Estates?
Hilltop Estates is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC, BARTRUFF, CRAIG | since 02/15/1995 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BAHE, SCOTT | since 03/15/1998 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER, FLATWATER BANK, KEY REHABILITATION INC, LUMINATE HCC LLC, S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPA, BAHE, SCOTT, BARTRUFF, CRAIG, DONNER, TIFFANY, OSBORN, SHIRLEY, STODDARD, EMILY, WEICKER, RACHEL | since 01/01/1995 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER, FLATWATER BANK, K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC, KEY REHABILITATION INC, LUMINATE HCC LLC, S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPA, BAHE, SCOTT, BARTRUFF, CRAIG, DONNER, TIFFANY, OSBORN, SHIRLEY, STODDARD, EMILY, WEICKER, RACHEL | since 02/21/2025 |