Hillcrest Firethorn is a 4-star (above average) rated 72-bed nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska. It has 4 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

hillcrest firethorn

8601 Firethorn Lane · Lincoln, NE 68520
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.36
Total Nurse Hours/Day
4.03
RN Turnover
28.6%
Total Staff Turnover
41.3%
Facility Info
Beds
72
Avg. Residents/Day
60
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
4
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?
Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (Above Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Hillcrest Firethorn been fined or penalized?
Hillcrest Firethorn has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does Hillcrest Firethorn have?
Hillcrest Firethorn has 4 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Hillcrest Firethorn accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Hillcrest Firethorn accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Hillcrest Firethorn compare to other nursing homes in Lincoln?
Visit our Lincoln, Nebraska nursing homes page to see how Hillcrest Firethorn ranks against other facilities in the area.