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Hillcrest Care Center

702 Cedar Avenue, Laurel, NE 68745 (402) 256-3961 36 beds 4-star Medicare rating
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Hillcrest Care Center is a 4-star rated nursing home in Laurel, NE with 36 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 5/5.

The facility has 56 health violations on record. Federal fines total $74,909 across 15 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 16, 2025.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Nebraska public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Data current as of June 17, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 2 penalties totaling $6,249
$3,289

Fine

$2,960

Fine

2021 10 penalties totaling $36,160
$15,000

Fine

$9,750

Fine

$0

Payment Denial

$2,620

Fine

$2,275

Fine

$1,950

Fine

$1,625

Fine

$1,310

Fine

$975

Fine

$655

Fine

2020 3 penalties totaling $32,500
$26,000

Fine

$0

Payment Denial

$6,500

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 1 violations
Tag 0610 D Jan 16, 2025

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Feb 21, 2025
2024 7 violations
Tag 0558 D May 2, 2024

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0625 D May 2, 2024

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0693 D May 2, 2024

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0758 E May 2, 2024

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0759 D May 2, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0801 E May 2, 2024

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
Tag 0803 D May 2, 2024

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected: Jun 3, 2024
2023 5 violations
Tag 0600 D Mar 28, 2023

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023
Tag 0609 D Mar 28, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023
Tag 0644 D Mar 28, 2023

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023
Tag 0726 D Mar 28, 2023

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023
Tag 0888 D Mar 28, 2023

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: Apr 20, 2023
2021 9 violations
Tag 0644 D Dec 29, 2021

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0656 D Dec 29, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0661 D Dec 29, 2021

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0692 D Dec 29, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0732 F Dec 29, 2021

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0758 D Dec 29, 2021

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0880 D Dec 29, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Feb 12, 2022
Tag 0583 D Mar 24, 2021

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected: May 7, 2021
Tag 0804 F Mar 24, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: May 7, 2021
2020 12 violations
Tag 0880 G Nov 24, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jan 3, 2021
Tag 0655 D Oct 19, 2020

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Dec 1, 2020
Tag 0657 E Oct 19, 2020

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: Dec 1, 2020
Tag 0658 D Oct 19, 2020

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Oct 20, 2020
Tag 0684 G Oct 19, 2020

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Dec 1, 2020
Tag 0689 E Oct 19, 2020

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Dec 1, 2020
Tag 0801 F Oct 19, 2020

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected: Nov 16, 2020
Tag 0880 F Oct 19, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 6, 2020
Tag 0880 F Jun 16, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jul 24, 2020
Tag 0600 D Jan 8, 2020

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Feb 1, 2020
Tag 0609 D Jan 8, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Feb 1, 2020
Tag 0908 D Jan 8, 2020

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected: Feb 1, 2020
2019 9 violations
Tag 0689 D Jun 3, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Jul 18, 2019
Tag 0600 E Mar 25, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0609 D Mar 25, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0684 D Mar 25, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0689 D Mar 25, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0726 F Mar 25, 2019

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0730 F Mar 25, 2019

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0761 D Mar 25, 2019

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.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
Tag 0880 D Mar 25, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 9, 2019
2018 7 violations
Tag 0689 E Jul 17, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Aug 13, 2018
Tag 0609 D Jan 9, 2018

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
Tag 0610 D Jan 9, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jan 9, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
Tag 0740 D Jan 9, 2018

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
Tag 0756 D Jan 9, 2018

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
Tag 0758 E Jan 9, 2018

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected: Feb 16, 2018
2016 6 violations
Tag 0157 D Oct 4, 2016

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016
Tag 0242 D Oct 4, 2016

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.

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016
Tag 0309 D Oct 4, 2016

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016
Tag 0323 D Oct 4, 2016

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016
Tag 0329 E Oct 4, 2016

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.

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016
Tag 0428 D Oct 4, 2016

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

Corrected: Nov 4, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest Care Center

What violations has Hillcrest Care Center received?
Hillcrest Care Center has 56 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 Care Center?
Hillcrest Care Center has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Hillcrest Care Center 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 Care Center safe?
Safety at Hillcrest Care Center 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 Care Center?
Phone: (402) 256-3961. Address: 702 Cedar Avenue, Laurel, NE. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Hillcrest Care Center offer?
Hillcrest Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 36 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 Laurel, NE?
Compare Hillcrest Care Center with other nursing homes in Laurel, 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.

Last verified: January 16, 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards · Report an error

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