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Hillcrest Firethorn

8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520

Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,836

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,842
  • Average State Price: $7,445
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Hillcrest Firethorn Description

    Hillcrest Firethorn is a community that offers nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 3.7 miles outside Lincoln, Nebraska. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 making it the 42nd highest rated community in the city out of 42 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    5.1
    Hillcrest Firethorn
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 52 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 43 out of 43 communities in Lincoln
  • Ranking in State: 294 out of 301 communities in NE
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Experiences:

    • Many reviewers praised the caring and professional staff, including nurses, aides, and administrative personnel.
    • Physical and occupational therapy services received high marks for effectiveness and helping patients regain strength.
    • The facility's cleanliness and pleasant smell were noted, contributing to a comfortable environment for residents.
    • Food quality was frequently mentioned as excellent, with some noting it as a highlight of their stay or visit.
    • Several reviews highlighted the positive impact of staff efforts on patient recovery and overall well-being.

    Negative Experiences:

    • Communication issues were reported, including difficulty reaching staff by phone and unreturned calls.
    • Some reviewers experienced or observed negative interactions with staff, describing them as unkind or unprofessional.
    • Concerns were raised about the adequacy of care during night shifts, with reports of mistreatment and neglect.
    • Operational issues such as long waits for service and malfunctioning equipment were mentioned.
    • Several reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the management and overall care quality, citing instances of incompetence and lack of compassion.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews praised the facility and staff, others highlighted significant areas for improvement, particularly in communication, staff behavior, and operational efficiency.
    • The quality of food and therapy services were consistently praised, suggesting these are strengths of the facility.
    • Experiences with staff varied greatly, with some describing exceptional care and others reporting negative interactions.


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    Health

    Home health services

    Outpatient therapy

    Physician

    Skilled nursing

    Therapists

    Support groups


    Activities

    Full calendar of activities

    Social interaction

    Art therapy


    Community Amenities

    Security features


    Dining

    Bistro

    Executive chef

    In-room dining



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 7, 2017
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 72
    Total current residents: 64
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 5
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-05-11 2023-07-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Services Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-21 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2022-01-13 2022-03-02 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2022-01-13 2022-03-02 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-01-13 2022-03-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-01-13 2022-03-02 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-07-28 2020-08-25 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-07-28 2020-08-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-07-28 2020-08-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-07-28 2020-08-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2020-07-28 2020-08-25 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Lincoln which is 3.7 miles away and has a population of 277,348 (small city).
    • The average income is $201,305, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 26
      • Average Temperature: 54.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 33 days of snow and 217 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.3 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.3% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 8.28% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 81% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.27 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 221.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Fareway Meat Market
    0.3 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    1.3 miles away
    Aldi
    2.4 miles away
    Super Saver
    2.5 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    O St & Cherry Hill Blvd
    2.4 miles away
    O St & Russwood Pkwy
    2.4 miles away
    Russwood Pkwy & College Park Dr
    2.5 miles away
    84th & Blue Sky Dr (SW)
    2.5 miles away
    84th & Blue Sky Dr (SE)
    2.6 miles away

    Banks

    Union Bank & Trust
    1.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.4 miles away
    Pinnacle Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Great Western Bank
    1.6 miles away
    LincOne Federal Credit Union
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lincoln Surgery Hospital
    1.6 miles away
    High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
    1.6 miles away
    Lincoln VA Clinic
    2.1 miles away
    CHI Health Saint Elizabeth
    2.2 miles away
    Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    2.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.2 miles away
    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.7 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry Center
    1.3 miles away
    Clocktower Dental Center
    1.9 miles away
    Nebraska Oral & Facial Surgery
    2.2 miles away
    Williamsburg Dental
    2.5 miles away
    Lincoln Family Dentistry
    3.3 miles away

    Parks

    Phares Park
    1.1 miles away
    Trendwood Park
    1.2 miles away
    Holmes Park
    1.2 miles away
    Seacrest Park
    1.6 miles away
    Colonial Hills Park
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Van Dorn Plaza
    2.7 miles away
    Gateway Mall
    3.0 miles away

    Culture

    Lincoln Community Playhouse
    2.2 miles away
    Church Amphitheatre
    2.2 miles away
    Woods Auditorium
    2.6 miles away
    Boy Scouts Amphitheatre
    2.9 miles away
    Elder Memorial Speech and Theatre Center
    4.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    China Garden
    0.3 miles away
    Scoops
    1.2 miles away
    Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
    1.2 miles away
    The Oven
    1.2 miles away
    Sebastian's Table
    1.2 miles away

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