Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

Assisted Living in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

Assisted Living in Nebraska

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.

Overview of Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

Focusing on seniors’ well-being, Sutton Community Home and Hillcrest View Assisted Living, situated in tranquil Sutton, NE, is a one-of-a-kind senior living provider that provides skilled nursing and assisted living services. At Sutton Community Home, the skilled and dedicated team ensures seniors’ utmost comfort and safety, the community features cozy and welcoming accommodations in addition to a range of services. The community fosters healthy connections with trusted local healthcare providers to ensure seniors’ complex needs are well cared for. With a team of kind, dedicated, and well-trained professionals, seniors enjoy a retirement with no worries. Sutton Community Home is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, collaborating with them to craft a care plan that perfectly matches their special needs and preferences.

For those searching for assisted living services, Hillcrest View provides a sanctuary for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle. Residents can expect 3 nutritious, freshly made meals per day in addition to a range of floorplans with spectacular views. As a Medicaid waiver-certified community, the services of Hillcrest View are available to a wide range of people. Every day at Hillcrest View is one filled with new memories, relationships and growth as the community has cultivated a truly one-of-a-kind environment for residents to thrive.

(402) 773-4451

Managed by Amy Schelkopf

Administrator

Amy Schelkopf serves as the Administrator at Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living. She leads the community in providing quality care within a family-oriented setting, ensuring that residents and their families feel accommodated and supported. Amy is dedicated to meeting the needs of those they serve, continuing the community's long-standing tradition of compassionate service since 1964.

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.
4/5 ▲ 1.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
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.
3/5 ▲ 0.2 Nebraska average: 2.8/5
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.
5/5 ▲ 1.9 Nebraska average: 3.1/5
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.
3/5 ▲ 0.3 Nebraska average: 2.7/5

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 7th out of 129 homes in Nebraska.

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 55m per day
Rank #7 / 129Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 129 homes in Nebraska.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 129 Nebraska SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 20m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
+37%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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 56m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
343 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Home revenue
$3.4M
Operating deficit
-$316.0K
Governmental community
Home revenue
$3.4M Rank #113 / 132Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 132 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$316.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #102 / 132Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 132 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.
$2.1M
61.7% of revenue Rank #11 / 132Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 132 homes in Nebraska.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.6M
Total costs $3.6M
Bed community size
31-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #38 / 46Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 46 homes in Nebraska.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Services

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
52%
Rank #56 / 134Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 134 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Lower than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
16 / 31
Average residents 54 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyClay

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living is legally operated by Sutton Community Home, Inc., and administrated by Amy Schelkopf.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
31 units
Total beds
31 units

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(402) 773-5559

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Shop
Outdoor Eating Area
Common Area For Gatherings
Specific ProgramsPhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Restorative Therapy

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionHillcrest View Assisted Living offers 3 delicious, nutritious meals per day and rooms with wonderful views.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55

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Building Type: Single story building

Types of Care at Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

Assisted Living Skilled Nursing

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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.

17 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

Date February 9, 2026

72 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Nebraska average: 52 deficiencies

4.2 deficiencies per inspection

Nebraska average: 4.0 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living

The most recent inspection-related document from February 9, 2026, involved a request to change room occupancy types and did not include any deficiencies. Earlier inspections show a history of deficiencies primarily related to fire safety code compliance, emergency preparedness, medication management, care planning, and infection control. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, though a substantiated complaint in 2016 found issues with medication aide credentialing, and a 2016 complaint identified failures in burn risk assessment and prevention. Enforcement actions were noted in 2011, including a 90-day probation extended to 180 days and a $5,000 fine due to failure to protect a resident from injury and ongoing care deficiencies. The facility’s inspection record shows improvement in recent years, with no deficiencies reported in the most recent licensure and certification documents.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #54 / 134Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 134 homes in Nebraska.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska state average, with a ranking across all 134 NE SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average 18.2

Citations per inspection
5

State average 4.19


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

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.5

15 moderate citations More info State average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 12, 2024
Corrected

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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%)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
NE

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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)

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sutton's city center to Sutton Community Home & Hillcrest View Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 11.83 miles to nearest hospital (Henderson Health Care Services)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 68
Employees 53
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 2.96:1
37% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 16
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 11,075
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.4%

264 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Medication Aide/Technician: 2 Registered Nurse: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant220224,26391100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse6391,3938897%10.6
Medication Aide/Technician112131,33491100%6.5
Registered Nurse5279567886%10.5
RN Director of Nursing2028125965%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2027386875%6.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014285156%8.4
Dental Services Staff1013965662%7.1
Nurse Aide in Training2027855%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide011411314%3.1
Speech Language Pathologist022403134%1.3
Medical Director011241415%1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant011241415%1.7
Physical Therapy Aide011212629%0.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0119910%1
Physical Therapy Assistant01181112%0.7
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 97%
13 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 86%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 75%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 56%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 62%
2 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 5%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 34%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 15%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 15%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 10%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 23
Medicaid
14
60.9% of residents
Private pay or other
9
39.1% of residents

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. 9.0
20% 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. 18.7
20% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.3%
17% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.4%
In line with 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 17.5%
35% 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 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.4%
44% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.8%
55% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
29% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.5%
17% better than 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 95.7%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
24% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 10.0%
322% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

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