Hilltop Estates
Nursing Home · Gothenburg, NE
CMS certification number285163
Contact & location
2520 Avenue MGothenburg, NE 69138
Dawson County
- Phone
- (308) 537-7138
- ZIP code
- 69138 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 64
- Residents per day
- 41.2 (64% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- K C Health Care Enterprises INC
- Medicare certified since
- July 2, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.11 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.73 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.38 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.4 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 22.2 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 16, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2025-03-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2024-03-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-21 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bartruff, Craig (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| K C Health Care Enterprises INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Bahe, Scott (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bartruff, Craig (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donner, Tiffany (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flatwater Bank (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| K C Health Care Enterprises INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Key Rehabilitation INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luminate HCC LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Osborn, Shirley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoddard, Emily (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weicker, Rachel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bahe, Scott (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bahe, Scott (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bartruff, Craig (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donner, Tiffany (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Flatwater Bank (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Key Rehabilitation INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Luminate HCC LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Osborn, Shirley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stoddard, Emily (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Weicker, Rachel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Hilltop Estates?
Hilltop Estates has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Nebraska.
How many beds does Hilltop Estates have?
It has 64 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.
Has Hilltop Estates been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Hilltop Estates?
(308) 537-7138. The facility is located at 2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.