B

HILL TOP HOUSE

505 W ELM, BUCKLIN, KS 67834
Score: 79 / 100

With a score of 79/100 and a B grade, Hill Top House is a well-regarded option in Bucklin, Kansas. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 80th percentile statewide.

Hill Top House provides above-average staffing with 4.47 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Hill Top House. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.47 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.15 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.28 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.86 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0726 Severity F
    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.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Nov 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 24.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 79 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
29
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6