Hillcrest Firethorn

Nursing Home · Lincoln, NE

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number285300

Contact & location

8601 Firethorn Lane
Lincoln, NE 68520
Lancaster County
Phone
(531) 739-3500
ZIP code
68520 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
72
Residents per day
63.9 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Hillcrest Firethorn, LLC
Medicare certified since
December 7, 2017
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.89 (state 3.98 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.47 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.08 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.34 (state 2.64 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.48 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.8 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 1, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 7.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 23 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-01 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 2025-05-14
2025-04-01 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-14
2025-04-01 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 2025-05-14
2025-04-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-14
2025-02-20 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-20 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 2025-03-10
2024-04-11 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 2024-05-21
2024-04-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-04-11 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-21
2024-04-11 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-21
2023-05-16 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-21
2023-05-16 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 2023-06-21

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
Hillcrest Operating Ventures, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Janicki, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mulhearn, Kevin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Oestmann, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Aswege-Mezenberg, Debra (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
Svendgard, Staci (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn has a 4-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 Firethorn have?

It has 72 certified beds and cares for about 64 residents per day.

Has Hillcrest Firethorn been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Hillcrest Firethorn?

(531) 739-3500. The facility is located at 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520.

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