Papillion, NE

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $13,000 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE

(402) 885-7000

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

48

Certified beds

Average residents

45

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2015-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.74

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.77

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.71 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.72

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.76 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.23

All reported nurse hours · state 4.17 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.51

RN + LPN hours · state 1.41 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.71

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.61 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.74

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.19

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.73

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.17

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.38

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

58%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

61%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,335

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

50.11

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0042

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.95

Baseline 17.83% · Performance 19.60% · Measure score 3.95 · Achievement 3.95 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

5.73

Baseline 5.27% · Performance 6.12% · Measure score 5.73 · Achievement 5.73 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

2.62

Baseline 87.10% · Performance 67.69% · Measure score 2.62 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 2.62

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.75

Baseline 4.43 hours · Performance 5.28 hours · Measure score 7.75 · Achievement 7.75 · Improvement 5.79

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.88%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 408 · Observed rate 10.29% · Lower 95% interval 8.29%
Discharge to community 66.5%
50.57%
15.9 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 427 · Observed rate 61.83% · Lower 95% interval 61.42%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.82
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.43%
95.27%
3.2 pts better
Numerator 250 · Denominator 254
Falls with major injury 1.57%
0.77%
0.8 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 254
Discharge self-care score 69.31%
53.69%
15.6 pts better
Numerator 140 · Denominator 202
Discharge mobility score 59.41%
50.94%
8.5 pts better
Numerator 120 · Denominator 202
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.94%
2.29%
1.6 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 254 · Adjusted rate 5.17%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.12%
7.12%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 260 · Observed rate 5% · Lower 95% interval 4.28%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 6.96%
8.2%
1.2 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 115
Staff flu vaccination coverage 65.22%
42%
23.2 pts better
Numerator 75 · Denominator 115
Discharge function score 62.38%
56.45%
5.9 pts better
Numerator 126 · Denominator 202
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 69
Transfer of health information to patient 98.89%
96.28%
2.6 pts better
Numerator 178 · Denominator 180
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 22.66%
25.2%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 29 · Denominator 128

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.6%
92.8%
3.2 pts worse
93.4%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 79.2% · Q2 84.6% · Q3 96.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 89.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.6%
96.1%
3.5 pts worse
95.5%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.2%
4.5%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.4%
4.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.1%
5.3%
3.8 pts worse
5.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 9.1% · 4Q avg 9.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 6.4%
19.5%
13.1 pts better
19.6%
13.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.5% · 4Q avg 6.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.6%
21.6%
2 pts better
16.7%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 19.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 22.1%
20.4%
1.7 pts worse
16.3%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.0%
19.9%
6.9 pts better
14.9%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
1.6%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.9%
2.9 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 34.2%
26.6%
7.6 pts worse
19.8%
14.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.7% · Q2 40.0% · Q3 22.1% · 4Q avg 34.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.1%
4.3%
1.2 pts better
5.1%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.1%
80.5%
1.4 pts worse
81.7%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 62.0% · Q2 67.3% · Q3 86.9% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 79.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.5%
11.6%
3.1 pts better
12.0%
3.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.5% · Observed 8.0% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.2%
2.4%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
0.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.7%
75.9%
0.8 pts better
79.7%
3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.8%
20.9%
0.1 pts better
23.9%
3.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.8% · Observed 17.4% · Expected 19.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-14 · Fire 2025-04-14

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-29 · Fire 2024-02-29

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-21 · Fire 2023-03-21

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-05-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2023-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-05-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-14

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-29

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-04-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-12-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-21

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-05-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$13,000 2023-03-21

Fine

Fine · fine $13,000

Fine

Ownership

Janicki, James

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 4 facilities 2023-01-01
Mulhearn, Kevin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 4 facilities 2023-01-01
Oestmann, Matthew

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 4 facilities 2023-01-01
Ripple, Reggie

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 2 facilities 2023-01-01
Aswege-Mezenberg, Debra

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-07-01
Hight, Kaleb

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-03-13
Hillcrest Health Systems Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2018-04-01
Janicki, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-01-01
Janicki, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-06-30
Mulhearn, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-01-01
Mulhearn, Kevin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-06-30
Oestmann, Matthew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-01-01
Oestmann, Matthew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-06-30
Ripple, Reggie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-01-01

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