Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE, 69138
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 3
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 3
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 64
- 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 |
|---|---|
| K C Health Care Enterprises Inc | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bartruff, Craig | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Bahe, Scott | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Flatwater Bank | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Key Rehabilitation,inc | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Luminate Hcc LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bahe, Scott | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Bartruff, Craig | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Donner, Tiffany | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Osborn, Shirley | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Stoddard, Emily | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Weicker, Rachel | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Flatwater Bank | ADP OF THE SNF |
| K C Health Care Enterprises Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Key Rehabilitation,inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Luminate Hcc LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Bahe, Scott | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Bartruff, Craig | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Donner, Tiffany | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Osborn, Shirley | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Stoddard, Emily | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Weicker, Rachel | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Dawson County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Place CCN 285002 | Lincoln, NE | 5 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| St. Jane de Chantal CCN 285004 | Lincoln, NE | 5 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Douglas County Health Center CCN 285019 | Omaha, NE | 2 | 1 | 5 | Not shown | $0 |
| Eastmont CCN 285036 | Lincoln, NE | 3 | 4 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC CCN 285049 | Lincoln, NE | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $53,267 |
| The Banyan at Montclair CCN 285054 | Omaha, NE | — | — | — | Not shown | $141,793 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilltop Estates's CMS rating?
Hilltop Estates has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Hilltop Estates located?
Hilltop Estates is located at 2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE, 69138 in Dawson County, and CMS lists 64 certified beds.
Does Hilltop Estates have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hilltop Estates over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Hilltop Estates's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Hilltop Estates's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2 across 2 facilities in Dawson County, and 2.88 across Nebraska. 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 Hilltop Estates's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hilltop Estates'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)
- 285163
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 64
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 7 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | 0740 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 0759 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 12, 2024 |
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.