Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138 · (308) 537-7138
For profit - Corporation · 64 certified beds
Hilltop Estates has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 8 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 16, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.June 16, 2026 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 16, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 16, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJune 16, 2026 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 16, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 16, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 16, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 16, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.11 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.69 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 41.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad Cozad · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Western Sky Community Care Center Inc Grant · Not available
- Kimball County Manor Kimball · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Accura HealthCare of North Platte North Platte · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte North Platte · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hilltop Estates on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.