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Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedPapillion, NELic. 285293
Signals
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (3.9)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-THigh nursing staff turnover in VBP period (68%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
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About

Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages in Papillion, Nebraska, offers a unique long-term care community designed to feel like home. With eight cottages housing just 13 residents each, the facility emphasizes personalized, relationship-rich care in a warm environment. Residents benefit from 24-hour skilled nursing care, tailored assistance with daily living activities, and specialized memory care programs. The cottages feature open-concept kitchens, family-style dining, and outdoor spaces, fostering a strong sense of community. The Dimensions™ Cottage provides advanced dementia care in a secure setting, ensuring dignity and engagement for residents.

Amenities
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Inside AmenitiesLibrarySwimming Pool
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.44 total HPRDRN 0.77 · weekend 98%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
8 inspections46 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 285293

Overall: 2/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 3/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS9 deficiencies
  • F-580SS DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
  • F-609SS DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-655SS DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
  • F-684SS DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-756SS EEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
  • F-758SS DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
  • F-803SS EEnsure 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.
  • F-812SS EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-947SS EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL9 deficiencies
  • E-41SS FImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-345SS FHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-351SS FInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.
  • K-374SS FInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
  • K-712SS FHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-919SS FMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
  • K-920SS FEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  • K-921SS FEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveyApr 2024 · CMS4 deficiencies
  • F-759SS DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
  • F-760SS DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
  • F-761SS DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  • F-880SS DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyFeb 2024 · CMS4 deficiencies
  • F-609SS ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-686SS DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-812SS FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyFeb 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL7 deficiencies
  • E-41SS FImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-345SS FHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-712SS FHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-761SS FTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-920SS EEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
  • K-921SS FEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveyNov 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyMar 2023 · CMS4 deficiencies
  • F-623SS DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
  • F-625SS DNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
  • F-725SS DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
  • F-880SS FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyMar 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
  • E-41SS FImplement emergency and standby power systems.
  • K-345SS DHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-347SS DProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
  • K-712SS FHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
  • K-761SS FTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
  • K-918SS FHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
  • K-921SS FEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
  • K-923SS DHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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Ownership

Operated by Unverified operator (CMS) (privately held) since 2015.

  1. Jan 2023
    operator transition — OESTMANN, MATTHEW
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — OESTMANN, MATTHEW
  2. Jan 2023
    operator transition — JANICKI, JAMES
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — JANICKI, JAMES
  3. Jan 2023
    operator transition — MULHEARN, KEVIN
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — MULHEARN, KEVIN
  4. Jan 2023
    operator transition — RIPPLE, REGGIE
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (25%) — RIPPLE, REGGIE
Contact

6082 Grand Lodge Avenue
Papillion, NE 68133

4028857000hillcresthealth.com/locations-and-services/hillcrest-country-estates/cottages
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