Hillcrest Firethorn
8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520 · CCN 285300
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 72
- Avg residents/day
- 59.8
- Phone
- 5317393500
Inspection history vs Nebraska & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Nebraska avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-01 | 4 | 6.7 | 9.5 | -2.7 better |
| 2 | 2024-04-11 | 6 | 6.1 | 9.8 | -0.1 better |
| 3 | 2023-05-16 | 2 | 5.4 | 9.3 | -3.4 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.03 | 41.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.36 | 28.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.33 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (12)1 actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-20 · Health · corrected 2025-03-10
Actual harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILLCREST OPERATING VENTURES, LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2016-05-09 |
| HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-05-09 |
| ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-01 |
| JANICKI, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| MULHEARN, KEVIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-06-30 |
| OESTMANN, MATTHEW | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-01 |
| JANICKI, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| MULHEARN, KEVIN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-06-30 |
| OESTMANN, MATTHEW | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-01-01 |
| SVENDGARD, STACI | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-07-05 |
Other facilities in Lincoln
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Tabitha At The Landing | ★★★★★ | 50 |
| Sumner Place | ★★★★★ | 104 |
| St. Jane de Chantal | ★★★★★ | 103 |
| Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center | ★★★★★ | 126 |
| Tabitha Nursing Home | ★★★☆☆ | 197 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.