Nursing homes › Nebraska › Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138 · (308) 537-7138 · 64 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 178 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.11 (Nebraska median: 3.95). RN hours: 0.73. Weekend total: 3.38. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 15 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | F | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Health | corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-03 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-03-21 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K C HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES INC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/15/1995 |
| BARTRUFF, CRAIG | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/19/2009 |
| BAHE, SCOTT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/1998 |
| FAMILY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS CENTER | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2021 |
| FLATWATER BANK | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1995 |
| KEY REHABILITATION INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| LUMINATE HCC LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2023 |
| S. DOUGLAS KUCERA, CPA | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2005 |
| BAHE, SCOTT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/1998 |
| BARTRUFF, CRAIG | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/1995 |
| DONNER, TIFFANY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2016 |
| OSBORN, SHIRLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
| STODDARD, EMILY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2025 |
| WEICKER, RACHEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/23/2021 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Hilltop Estates — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 285163), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/hilltop-estates-gothenburg-ne/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 285163. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.