Hill Top House
505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS, 67834
Ownership type: Government - Hospital district.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Bucklin District Hospital | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Hokanson, Stephen | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Imel, Cynthia | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Scott, Melanie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Farmer, Fredrick | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Kregar, Judith | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Hokanson, Stephen | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Imel, Cynthia | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Scott, Melanie | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF |
| Farmer, Fredrick | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hokanson, Stephen | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Imel, Cynthia | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Kregar, Judith | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Scott, Melanie | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Ford County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicalodges Wichita CCN 175008 | Wichita, KS | 3 | 3 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Brewster Health Center CCN 175044 | Topeka, KS | 5 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Legacy at College Hill CCN 175078 | Wichita, KS | 1 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $43,188 |
| Via Christi Village Manhattan, Inc CCN 175100 | Manhattan, KS | 3 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $168,870 |
| Legacy on 10th Avenue CCN 175113 | Topeka, KS | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Diversicare of Hutchinson CCN 175114 | Hutchinson, KS | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not 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
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0655 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0726 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0758 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0849 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0851 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0880 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 0689 | G | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0585 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0661 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0838 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 0882 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 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.