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Hill Top House

505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS, 67834

Ownership type: Government - Hospital district.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Hill Top House, with 15 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
29
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Ford Co. avg 3.67Kansas avg 3.01This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Ford Co. avg: 3.67. Kansas avg: 3.01.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

15
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
6
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72021
22023
62024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)22.45%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.29%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.61%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Bucklin District Hospital5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hokanson, StephenCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Imel, CynthiaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Scott, MelanieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Farmer, FredrickOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kregar, JudithOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hokanson, StephenTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Imel, CynthiaTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Scott, MelanieTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Farmer, FredrickADP OF THE SNF
Hokanson, StephenADP OF THE SNF
Imel, CynthiaADP OF THE SNF
Kregar, JudithADP OF THE SNF
Scott, MelanieADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Ford County.

505 W Elm, Bucklin
Ford County · KS · 67834
29 certified beds37.5473, -99.6390

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Medicalodges Wichita
CCN 175008
Wichita, KS334Not shown$0
Brewster Health Center
CCN 175044
Topeka, KS544Not shown$0
Legacy at College Hill
CCN 175078
Wichita, KS113Not shown$43,188
Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc
CCN 175100
Manhattan, KS324Not shown$168,870
Legacy on 10th Avenue
CCN 175113
Topeka, KS112Not shown$0
Diversicare of Hutchinson
CCN 175114
Hutchinson, KS443Not shown$8,376

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hill Top House's CMS rating?

Hill Top House has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Hill Top House located?

Hill Top House is located at 505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS, 67834 in Ford County, and CMS lists 29 certified beds.

Does Hill Top House have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hill Top House over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Hill Top House's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Hill Top House's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.67 across 6 facilities in Ford County, and 3.01 across Kansas. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Hill Top House's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hill Top House's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
175500
Ownership type
Government - Hospital district
Certified beds
29
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 15 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 20, 20240655DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Nov 20, 20240726FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Nov 20, 20240758DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Nov 20, 20240849DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Nov 20, 20240851FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Nov 20, 20240880FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 4, 2025
Feb 15, 20230657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2023
Feb 15, 20230689GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2023
Aug 2, 20210550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210585EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210661DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210838FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021
Aug 2, 20210882CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 9, 2021

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.