Hillcrest Health & Rehab
Hillcrest Health & Rehab is a 3-star rated nursing home in Bellevue, NE with 151 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 32 health violations on record. Federal fines total $35,350 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: March 11, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Nebraska public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Our Coverage of Hillcrest Health & Rehab
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 9, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2018 1 penalties totaling $35,350
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023 5 violations
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2022 6 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
2021 2 violations
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2020 2 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2018 6 violations
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2017 10 violations
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions.
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest Health & Rehab
- What violations has Hillcrest Health & Rehab received?
- Hillcrest Health & Rehab has 32 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Hillcrest Health & Rehab?
- Hillcrest Health & Rehab has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Hillcrest Health & Rehab last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Hillcrest Health & Rehab safe?
- Safety at Hillcrest Health & Rehab should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Hillcrest Health & Rehab?
- Phone: (402) 291-8500. Address: 1702 Hillcrest Drive, Bellevue, NE. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Hillcrest Health & Rehab offer?
- Hillcrest Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility with 151 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Bellevue, NE?
- Compare Hillcrest Health & Rehab with other nursing homes in Bellevue, NE on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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