Hillcrest Firethorn
Lincoln, Nebraska
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68520
Hillcrest Firethorn Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.39 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.26 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.41 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.09 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 72 certified beds · ~60 avg residents/day (83% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Hillcrest Firethorn is a 72-bed Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, operated by a for-profit corporation. The center maintains a three-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, featuring a five-star rating for quality measures and a four-star rating for staffing. According to federal data, the facility holds a two-star rating for health inspections.
Location
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68520, Lincoln, NE
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?
- Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Hillcrest Firethorn score on health inspections?
- Hillcrest Firethorn received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?
- Hillcrest Firethorn has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Hillcrest Firethorn have?
- Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds.
- Does Hillcrest Firethorn accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Hillcrest Firethorn accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Hillcrest Firethorn located?
- Hillcrest Firethorn is located at 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE, 68520, Lincoln, Nebraska.
- How can I contact Hillcrest Firethorn?
- You can reach Hillcrest Firethorn by phone at +1 531-739-3500.
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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