nursing home in Bucklin, KS
Hill Top House
505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS 67834 · (620) 826-3202
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hill Top House at a glance
Hill Top House is a 29-bed government nursing home in Bucklin, Kansas (Ford County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 20, 2024) found 6 health citations. The Kansas average is 9.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29% per year (state average 48.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 29
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 2008
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Ford County
- CMS Certification Number
- 175500
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.38 hrs | 4.07 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.06 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.10 hrs | 2.70 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.18 hrs | 3.60 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29% | 48.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 42% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 6 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 51 | 83.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $20,430 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 29 | 61 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 23 | 51 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.7% | 82.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.6% | 18.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.2% | 17.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 8.6% | 16.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.5% | 23.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.7% | 92.1% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 66.7% | 76.1% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 6, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| November 20, 2024 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2025 |
| February 15, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 22, 2023 |
| February 15, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| February 15, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
| August 2, 2021 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected September 9, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKLIN DISTRICT HOSPITAL Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/1966 |
| FARMER, FREDRICK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| HOKANSON, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| IMEL, CYNTHIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2011 |
| KREGAR, JUDITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/1991 |
| SCOTT, MELANIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2002 |
| HOKANSON, STEPHEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/26/2013 |
| IMEL, CYNTHIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2011 |
| SCOTT, MELANIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2002 |
| FARMER, FREDRICK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| KREGAR, JUDITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/1991 |
| HOKANSON, STEPHEN Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| IMEL, CYNTHIA Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2011 |
| SCOTT, MELANIE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/22/2002 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hill Top House's rating?
Hill Top House has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kansas nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Hill Top House receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Kansas average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Hill Top House accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Hill Top House?
It is government - hospital district. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Hill Top House and how do I contact it?
Hill Top House is at 505 W Elm, Bucklin, KS 67834. Phone: (620) 826-3202.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.