HILL TOP HOUSE
505 W ELM, Bucklin, KS 67834
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How HILL TOP HOUSE Compares
HILL TOP HOUSE is a 29-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bucklin, Kansas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kansas average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Kansas average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 29 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kansas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Kansas average of 18.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Kansas average of 4.3% (73% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Kansas average of 4.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Kansas averages across 296 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILL TOP HOUSE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILL TOP HOUSE with other nursing homes in Bucklin.
What keeps HILL TOP HOUSE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HILL TOP HOUSE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 4.3% across Kansas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILL TOP HOUSE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILL TOP HOUSE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bucklin
Bucklin sits in Ford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Kansas as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,662 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 32.5 years
- Median household income
- $53,743
- Median home value
- $109,800
Demographics for Ford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bucklin.
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