Hillcrest Care Center Inc
De Soto, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265620) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,845
Phone: (636) 586-3022 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hillcrest Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
Hillcrest Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,845.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hillcrest Care Center Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in De Soto, Jefferson County, Missouri, certified for 120 beds with an average of 81.3 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since July 10, 1995.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measures rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing amounts to 3.30 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,845.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for Hillcrest Care Center, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Hillcrest Care Center Inc is part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Hillcrest Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 45.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,845.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 81.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of a chain associated with James & Judy Lincoln, which includes 56 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hillcrest Care Center has been certified since July 10, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Hillcrest Care Center scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6365863022 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover touring details; contact the facility at 6365863022 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265620?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.