What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn reports 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.47 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.34 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 3 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does Hillcrest Firethorn compare to other Nebraska nursing homes?

The Nebraska average is 3.78 total HPRD and 0.68 RN HPRD. Hillcrest Firethorn's total HPRD of 3.89 is near the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at Hillcrest Firethorn?

Hillcrest Firethorn reports 38% total nursing staff turnover annually (50% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 285300 · For profit - Corporation

Hillcrest Firethorn

8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

Staffing Rating

3/5

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Near-average staffing

3.89 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.47 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.89

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.47

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.34

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.47 hr/day

State 0.68National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.82National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.34 hr/day

State 2.28National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.89 hr/day

State 3.78National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

38%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

50%

Total Turnover38%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Above average

4/5

Health Inspection

Average

3/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Much above average

5/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 72
State: Nebraska
ZIP: 68520
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 285300

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Firethorn?: Hillcrest Firethorn reports 3.89 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.47 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.34 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?: Hillcrest Firethorn holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 3 stars, and quality measure rating is 5 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does Hillcrest Firethorn compare to other Nebraska nursing homes?: The Nebraska average is 3.78 total HPRD and 0.68 RN HPRD. Hillcrest Firethorn's total HPRD of 3.89 is near the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at Hillcrest Firethorn?: Hillcrest Firethorn reports 38% total nursing staff turnover annually (50% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.