Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M · Gothenburg, NE · 69138 · 3085377138
64 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285163 · certified since July 2, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.