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Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Nebraska, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Nebraska, NE
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE 68133 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

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Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is a Nursing Home at 6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska. Administrated by Shyann Walker and owned by Hight, Kaleb, the facility is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Certification Number 285293). Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages offers spacious, all-inclusive apartment living in Papillion, Nebraska with upscale amenities and a vibrant community. The facility states it provides a private, boutique-style living experience with additional care available on-site if needed and specializes in short-term rehabilitation stays.

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is an urban nursing home in the Omaha metro area providing primarily short-term rehabilitation and transitional care. Most residents stay a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on. Average length of stay is 22 days. Medicare admissions (63%) typically stay 22 days for short-term rehab. Private pay admissions (35%) typically stay 7-8 months. Medicaid admissions (2%) typically stay 2 years for long-term daily care. Occupancy rate is 68.9%, below the Nebraska state average of 70.3%.

The CMS Overall Rating of 2/5 stars falls below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Health Inspection Rating of 2/5 stars also falls below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars, indicating deficiency concerns that warrant direct inquiry. The Staffing Rating of 4/5 stars substantially exceeds the Nebraska average of 3.1/5 stars and ranks the facility #12 out of 129 in Nebraska. The Quality Measures Rating of 3/5 stars exceeds the Nebraska average of 2.7/5 stars.

Staffing levels are substantially above state benchmarks. Total nursing care per resident per day reaches 5 hours 35 minutes, +29% above the Nebraska state average of 4 hours 20 minutes. This facility ranks #12 out of 129 in Nebraska for total nursing hours. Weekend nursing hours total 4 hours 43 minutes per day. The strong staffing profile contrasts with the below-average health inspection rating, suggesting potential operational or care delivery issues beyond staffing quantity.

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages operates as a privately-owned, for-profit facility with annual revenue of $18.1 million and profit of $222.3 thousand. Payroll comprises 34.7% of revenue ($6.3 million), which is substantially below the typical SNF range of 55–65%. The facility is urban, located in Papillion in Sarpy County and part of the greater Omaha metropolitan area. The stated boutique-style apartment living model with upscale amenities ostensibly distinguishes it as a specialized short-term rehab community.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 31.5% Below NE avg. ▼ 31.5% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 29.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 29.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 20.6% Above NE avg. ▲ 20.6% Above NE avg.NE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 4.5% Above NE avg. ▲ 4.5% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 9th out of 130 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 35m per day
Rank #9 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 130 homes in Nebraska. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 130 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
+25%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +235% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 46m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 41m per day ■ Avg State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 24m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 31m per day ▲ 25% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 11m per day ▲ 235% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 45m per day ▲ 54% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
22 days
Bed community size
186-bed community Rank #6 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 228 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #291 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st out of 298 homes in Nebraska. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #126 / 196Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 196 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 196. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
128 / 186
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountySarpy
CMS Certification Number285293

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is administered by Shyann Walker.

Owner NameSnf/Nf Distinct

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Skilled Home Health

Contact Information

Fax(402) 885-7001

Amenities & Lifestyle

Individual Temperature Control
Cox Cable Television
Landline Telephone Service
Wifi Internet Access
Interior And Exterior Maintenance
Reserved Outdoor Parking
Access To Grand Lodge Amenities
Wellness Membership For Fitness Center And Pool

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionOptional dining plans available through the Cottages.

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$90.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.3M Rank #13 / 133Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$90.0K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$132.3K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #8 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.2M 41.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #69 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$17.3M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Shyann Walker.

This home is owned by Kaleb Hight

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285293

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.

Admissions
434 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 63%
Private pay 35%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
413 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 65%
Private pay 31%
Medicaid 3%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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Address 3.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Papillion's city center to Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is located in PAPILLION, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

Who is the owner of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

The legal owner and operator of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is SNF/NF Distinct.

What is the occupancy rate at Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages's occupancy is 69%.

Does Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages on this page.

Who is the administrator of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

Shyann Walker is the administrator of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages.

How many beds does Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages have?

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages has 186 beds.

What is the address of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is located at 6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE 68133.

What is the phone number of Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?

(402) 885-7000 will put you in contact with the team at Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages.

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