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Hilltop Estates, Nursing Home in Gothenburg, NE — Cozy common area with seating and activity table

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Overview of Hilltop Estates

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Hilltop Estates is a rehabilitation center in Gothenburg, NE. It offers primary nursing care and a variety of rehabilitation services including orthotic and prosthetic training, balance training, and speech therapy. The facility is dedicated to providing quality care with respect, dignity, and kindness.
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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.
▲ 2.7% Above NE avg. ▲ 2.7% Above 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.
▲ 5.4% Above NE avg. ▲ 5.4% Above 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 49th 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.
4h 30m per day
Rank #49 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th 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
+1%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +29% 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. 45m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 43m 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. 29m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 43m 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. 2h 39m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 46m 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. 3h 19m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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. 1m per day ▼ 82% 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. 37m per day ▲ 29% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
236 days
Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #123 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #148 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 148th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
72%
Rank #120 / 196Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th 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
46 / 64
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyDawson
CMS Certification Number285163
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hilltop Estates is administered by Administrator Scott Bahe.

Owner NameK. C. Health Care Enterprises, Inc

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(308) 537-7130

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data 53 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (2% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Nebraska average:
• Deficiencies per year (at NE avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection January 27, 2025 Renewal

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5352 This facility has 2% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (53 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 2% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2011. 3.53.5 This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Nebraska average (3.5 vs. NE avg 3.5).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The January 27, 2025 licensure renewal application certified full compliance with all state regulations and reported no deficiencies or complaints.
  • The October 2, 2017 complaint investigation found eight deficiencies including medication errors, unsanitary conditions, incomplete care plan revisions, and fire safety lapses.
  • Complaint investigations in 2018 and 2019 found no substantiated violations, confirming compliance with fall prevention, resident dignity, and food safety allegations.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 2

Nebraska average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
7 Rank #14 / 135Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 135 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #44 / 135Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 135 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Nebraska average 4.19

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nebraska average: 0.2
0 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5
7 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2
0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 2 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 18, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 88
Employees 76
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 2.00 : 1
0% compared with Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 26
Average shift 7.2 hours
8% worse than Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,219

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 7 total: 5 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 46 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

3.1%

542 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapist: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant460469,05792100%7.1
Registered Nurse5051,91992100%10.7
Licensed Practical Nurse5271,4328795%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,3717480%7.3
Medication Aide/Technician110118358491%6.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014927379%6.7
Nurse Practitioner1014725964%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014316368%6.8
Administrator1014165257%8
RN Director of Nursing1014026166%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist0221103942%2.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0111035762%1.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114267%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician022332224%1.5
Medical Director011301112%2.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112378%3.3
Nurse Aide in Training1012355%4.6
Qualified Social Worker011232224%1.1
Respiratory Therapist011444%1.1
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 95%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 80%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 91%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 79%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 57%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 42%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 62%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 7%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 12%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 8%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 5%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 24%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 4%
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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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.0
47% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.8
45% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Nebraska avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.2%
60% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.5%
53% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 22.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.8%
26% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
11% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.5%
51% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
70% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.14
19% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.80

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.16
41% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 1.95

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Nebraska avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.7%
19% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.4%
31% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.1%
12% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 35.1%
31% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 44
Medicare
2
4.5% of residents
Medicaid
22
50% of residents
Private pay or other
20
45.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
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."
$5.0M
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."
-$671.1K
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
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."
$5.0M Rank #71 / 133Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st 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."
-$671.1K
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.
$1.0M
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 #70 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th 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.
$3.6M 71.8% 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 #77 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th 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).
$2.1M
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).
$5.6M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Administrator Scott Bahe.

This home is owned by K C Health Care Enterprises Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285163

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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 (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.

Admissions
75 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 67%
Private pay 28%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
66 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 23%

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

How we assess these insights

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47.1%
Facility 47.1%
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AL
HC
MC
PC
Columbus (40Th Avenue)
145
Facility 145
NE AVG 82
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56.6%
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NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #163 / 196
-20%
3.78
Facility 3.78
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #87 / 130
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$0
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20
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Rank #88 / 133
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AL
MC
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Minden
64
Facility 64
NE AVG 82
Rank #123 / 228
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #90 / 196
+13%
4.75
Facility 4.75
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #39 / 130
 +53%+7%
$0
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Rank #1 / 135
19
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$8.2M
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Facility $5.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #40 / 133
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #61 / 133
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Tabitha at Prairie Commons
NH
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
36
Facility 36
NE AVG 82
Rank #206 / 228
27.2%
Facility 27.2%
NE AVG 70.3%
Rank #190 / 196
-61%
5.72
Facility 5.72
NE AVG 4.45
Rank #8 / 130
 +44%+28%
$10.3k
Facility $10.3k
NE AVG $38.1k
Rank #104 / 135
15
Facility 15
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #59 / 135
5.0
Facility 5.0
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #104 / 135
124-
14
Facility 14
NE AVG 46
Rank #267 / 298
Tabitha Grand Island, Inc
$2.9M
Facility $2.9M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #89 / 133
$2.5M
Facility $2.5M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #98 / 133
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #91 / 133
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Nebraska

Hilltop Estates is located in GOTHENBURG, 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 Hilltop Estates

Who is the owner of Hilltop Estates?

The legal owner and operator of Hilltop Estates is K. C. Health Care Enterprises, Inc..

Is Hilltop Estates in a walkable area?

Hilltop Estates has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Hilltop Estates?

Hilltop Estates's occupancy is 72%.

Who is the administrator of Hilltop Estates?

Administrator Scott Bahe is the administrator of Hilltop Estates.

How many beds does Hilltop Estates have?

Hilltop Estates has 64 beds.

Are there photos of Hilltop Estates?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Hilltop Estates in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Hilltop Estates?

Hilltop Estates is located at 2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138.

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