Hillcrest Firethorn

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How Hillcrest Firethorn Compares

Hillcrest Firethorn is a 72-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lincoln, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Nebraska average of 4.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 72 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.

Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lincoln, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.

By the numbers vs. Nebraska average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.9% — better than the Nebraska average of 20.8% (28% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (54% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.7% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (44% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Lincoln

Lincoln sits in Lancaster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Nebraska as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

43,943 (13.9%)

Median age

33.8 years

Median household income

$62,464

Median home value

$190,000

Demographics for Lancaster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lincoln.

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