Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
6082 Grand Lodge Avenue, Papillion, NE 68133
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How Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages Compares
Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages is a 48-bed for-profit nursing facility in Papillion, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Papillion, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.8% — better than the Nebraska average of 21.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages with other nursing homes in Papillion.
How is Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages lag behind other Papillion options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages?
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 Papillion
Papillion sits in Sarpy County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 21,583 (11.7%)
- Median age
- 34.8 years
- Median household income
- $83,051
- Median home value
- $211,400
Demographics for Sarpy County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Papillion.
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