Hilltop Estates
2520 Avenue M, Gothenburg, NE 69138
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Hilltop Estates Compares
Hilltop Estates is a 64-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gothenburg, Nebraska. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.5%) is above the Nebraska average of 4.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Nebraska average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.9% — worse than the Nebraska average of 20.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.4% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the Nebraska average of 4.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — worse than the Nebraska average of 21.3% (30% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Nebraska averages across 179 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hilltop Estates
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hilltop Estates with other nursing homes in Gothenburg.
What keeps Hilltop Estates's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Hilltop Estates doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.5% here versus 4.4% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Hilltop Estates doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.1% here versus 4.2% across Nebraska. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Hilltop Estates's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 63% occupancy across 64 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hilltop Estates?
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 Hilltop Estates?
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 Gothenburg
Gothenburg sits in Dawson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% 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+
- 3,815 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 35.9 years
- Median household income
- $56,731
- Median home value
- $113,700
Demographics for Dawson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gothenburg.
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