Hillcrest Firethorn
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68520
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Hillcrest Operating Ventures, LLC · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 72
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Hillcrest Operating Ventures, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Svendgard, Staci | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Janicki, James | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Mulhearn, Kevin | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Oestmann, Matthew | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hillcrest Health Systems Inc | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Aswege-Mezenberg, Debra | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Janicki, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Mulhearn, Kevin | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Oestmann, Matthew | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Lancaster County.
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| 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 Hillcrest Firethorn's CMS rating?
Hillcrest Firethorn has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 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 Hillcrest Firethorn located?
Hillcrest Firethorn is located at 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68520 in Lancaster County, and CMS lists 72 certified beds.
Does Hillcrest Firethorn have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hillcrest Firethorn over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Hillcrest Firethorn's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Hillcrest Firethorn's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 14 facilities in Lancaster 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 Hillcrest Firethorn's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hillcrest Firethorn'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)
- 285300
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 72
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 12 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0761 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 14, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 0684 | G | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 0644 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2024 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | 0812 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 21, 2024 |
| May 16, 2023 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 21, 2023 |
| May 16, 2023 | 0689 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 21, 2023 |
How to verify this data
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- 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.