Hillcrest Firethorn
Nursing home in Lincoln, NE
📍 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 3 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 5 / 5 Beds: 72 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Hillcrest Firethorn Overview
Hillcrest Firethorn is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lincoln, NE with 72 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 3 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 5 / 5.
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.362; nursing staff turnover: 41.3%.
Families in Lincoln often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Hillcrest Firethorn a Good Nursing Home?
Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5. This places the facility near the middle of the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 5 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
Hillcrest Firethorn Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 5 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 51.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
Hillcrest Firethorn Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 285300
Address: 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520
County / Parish: Lancaster
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 72
Average Residents Per Day: 59.8
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Hillcrest Firethorn
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.362
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.262
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.362, LPN hours: 1.262.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 41.3%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 28.6%
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 59.8, total nursing staff turnover: 41.3%, registered nurse turnover: 28.6%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?
Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5.
How many beds does Hillcrest Firethorn have?
Hillcrest Firethorn has 72 certified beds.
Is Hillcrest Firethorn Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Hillcrest Firethorn is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Hillcrest Firethorn located?
Hillcrest Firethorn is located at 8601 Firethorn Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520.