Hilltop Estates
Gothenburg, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285163) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (308) 537-7138 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Hilltop Estates reports total nurse staffing of about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
Hilltop Estates has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Hilltop Estates is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1995. It is certified for 64 beds and has an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hilltop Estates carries an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.11 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of about 0.73 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Hilltop Estates (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there is no indication of a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families should independently verify current ratings, inspection reports, and any updates on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hilltop Estates has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hilltop Estates is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.11 hours per resident per day, with about 0.73 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 46.4%, and the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for Hilltop Estates.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Hilltop Estates.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hilltop Estates is certified for 64 beds and has an average daily census of 41.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Hilltop Estates is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 2, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 3085377138 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 3085377138 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Hilltop Estates at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285163?state=NE.
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.