Nursing homeActive
Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138308537713864 certified beds · 41 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
15
● 0● 15● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-16
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Nebraska DHHS · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-18 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-21 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Nebraska DHHS publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F552
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F684
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F755
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-31Record 285163-20260616-F880
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 285163-20250318-F740
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 285163-20250318-F759
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 285163-20250318-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-03Record 285163-20250318-F880
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 285163-20240321-F582
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 285163-20240321-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 285163-20240321-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.73
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.11
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.98 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.38
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover22%
Facility
Nebraska
National
Nebraska 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Nebraska | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.1% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.4% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 28.7% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.6% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.5% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartruff, Craig Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| K C Health Care Enterprises Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Bahe, Scott Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bartruff, Craig Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donner, Tiffany Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flatwater Bank Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Luminate Hcc LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Osborn, Shirley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stoddard, Emily Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weicker, Rachel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bahe, Scott Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bahe, Scott Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bartruff, Craig Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donner, Tiffany Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Family Physical Therapy & Sports Center Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flatwater Bank Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| K C Health Care Enterprises Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Key Rehabilitation Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Luminate Hcc LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Osborn, Shirley Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| S. Douglas Kucera, Cpa Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stoddard, Emily Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weicker, Rachel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Nebraska.
No county cost figures on file for Dawson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Nursing & Rehab Cozad Cozad | 9.9 mi | 2025-11-13 | 0130 |
| Callaway Good Life Center, Inc Callaway | 26.6 mi | 2026-04-22 | 0262 |
| Elwood Care Center Elwood | 28.9 mi | 2026-05-06 | 080 |
| Adept Nursing & Rehab of North Platte North Platte | 34.5 mi | 2026-04-22 | 0172 |
| Bertrand Nursing Home Bertrand | 39.8 mi | 2025-05-01 | 020 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |