Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

Nursing Home · Papillion, NE

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number285293

Contact & location

6082 Grand Lodge Avenue
Papillion, NE 68133
Sarpy County
Phone
(402) 885-7000
ZIP code
68133 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
48
Residents per day
44.4 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Hce-Cottages LLC
Medicare certified since
July 1, 2015
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.77 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.88 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.61 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.29 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.26 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
68.7 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
85.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 24 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-15
2024-04-24 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-04-24 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-04-24 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-04-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-02-29 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 · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-10
2024-02-29 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-10
2024-02-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-10
2024-02-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-10
2023-11-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-06
2023-03-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-03
2023-03-21 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-03
2023-03-21 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-03
2023-03-21 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-05-03

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

NameRoleSince
Aerni, Todd (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Aswege-Mezenberg, Debra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hatcher, Anthony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillcrest Health Systems INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Janicki, James (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Malloy, Timothy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathison Roberts, Jolene (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mulhearn, Kevin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Oestmann, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ripple, Reggie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Shyann (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Aerni, Todd (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Janicki, James (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mathison Roberts, Jolene (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Mulhearn, Kevin (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Oestmann, Matthew (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ripple, Reggie (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Janicki, James (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mulhearn, Kevin (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Oestmann, Matthew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Ripple, Reggie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Aswege-Mezenberg, Debra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hatcher, Anthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillcrest Health Systems INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Janicki, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mulhearn, Kevin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Oestmann, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Walker, Shyann (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages 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 Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages have?

It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.

Has Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

(402) 885-7000. The facility is located at 6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE 68133.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.