Velarion Records

Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 285293

Hillcrest Country Estates-Cottages

Papillion, Nebraska · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 48

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A CSV file of this facility’s record: its name and location, its Medicare cost-report finances year by year, its ownership, its inspections, deficiencies and penalties, and the Care Compare provider information — each figure with the worksheet, line and column or file it came from.

In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 0 · Fines: 0 · Fines, total amount: $0.00 · Payment denials: 0. Every penalty on file ↓

For this facility: the citable document with full history — $295 · an email when this record changes — $99/month

Finances, as filed

From this facility’s Medicare cost reports on form CMS-2540, each figure with the worksheet, line and column it was read from.

Cost report for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 28, 2025.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$19,027,158CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$451,269CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$18,575,889CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$17,895,731CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$680,158CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$52,797CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$732,955CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $732,955 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2024
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Bed days available, all components68,076CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 200
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days6,418CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 400
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days6,726CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 500
Other-payer patient days30,061CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 600
Total patient days, all components43,205CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Medicare discharges264CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 900
Medicaid discharges1CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1000
Other-payer discharges94CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1100
Total discharges, all components359CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days24.31CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days6,726CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days120.35CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1434683, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2024.zip.

Fiscal year 2023, ended December 31, 2023

Cost report for January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on July 30, 2024.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$17,955,123CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$608,206CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$17,346,917CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$17,256,901CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$90,016CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$132,297CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$222,313CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $222,313 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2023
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components46,775CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components413CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days22.6CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, all patients, in days113.26CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1390566, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2023.zip.

Fiscal year 2022, ended December 31, 2022

Cost report for January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 21, 2023.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$16,236,345CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$804,582CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$15,431,763CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$15,994,528CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$562,765CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$27,787CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$534,978CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$534,978 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2022
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components39,493CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components465CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days24.66CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, all patients, in days84.93CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1362690, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2022.zip.

Fiscal year 2021, ended December 31, 2021

Cost report for January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on September 16, 2022.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$15,055,207CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$1,192,775CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$13,862,432CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$14,694,743CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$832,311CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$1,214,384CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$382,073CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $382,073 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2021
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components36,709CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components381CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days28.8CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, all patients, in days96.35CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1332222, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2021.zip.

Fiscal year 2020, ended December 31, 2020

Cost report for January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on July 22, 2021.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$13,314,685CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$897,342CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$12,417,343CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$13,499,777CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$1,082,434CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$40,024CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$1,042,410CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,042,410 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2020
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components34,829CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components348CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days28.19CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, all patients, in days100.08CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1290068, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2020.zip.

Fiscal year 2019, ended December 31, 2019

Cost report for January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on December 16, 2020.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2019
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$16,411,792CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$2,172,715CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$14,239,077CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$14,035,567CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$203,510CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income−$360,242CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$156,732CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$156,732 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2019
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components41,618CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components403CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days23.54CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days602.18CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days103.27CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1276406, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2019.zip.

Fiscal year 2018, ended December 31, 2018

Cost report for April 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 — a reporting period of 274 days, not a full year, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on July 22, 2019.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2018
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$14,007,609CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$3,389,287CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$10,618,322CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$10,687,615CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients−$69,293CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$22,413CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income−$46,880CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$46,880 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2018
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components186CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components32,551CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components322CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days23.47CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days654.78CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days101.09CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1237838, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2018.zip.

Fiscal year 2017, ended December 31, 2017

Cost report for January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on July 24, 2018.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2017
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$18,418,909CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$4,719,617CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$13,699,292CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$13,323,454CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$375,838CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$124,177CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$500,015CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: $551,003 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2017
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components126CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components42,475CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components454CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days19.92CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days338.67CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days93.56CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1202170, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2017.zip.

Fiscal year 2016, ended December 31, 2016

Cost report for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 — a reporting period of 365 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on August 16, 2017.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2016
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$18,468,332CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$4,981,939CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$13,486,393CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$12,694,854CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$791,539CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$37,354CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$828,893CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$381,717 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2016
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components126CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components43,177CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components457CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days19.9CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days403.19CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days94.48CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1173469, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2016.zip.

Fiscal year 2015, ended December 31, 2015

Cost report for January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 — a reporting period of 364 days, on form CMS-2540-10, settled, processed by CMS on July 25, 2016.

Revenue and expenses, fiscal year 2015
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total patient revenue$13,261,914CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 100 column 100
Contractual allowances and discounts$2,003,763CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 200 column 100
Net patient revenue$11,258,151CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 300 column 100
Total operating expenses$10,715,743CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 400 column 100
Net income from service to patients$542,408CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 500 column 100
Total other income$24,900CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2500 column 100
Net income after other income$567,308CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 2600 column 100

Net income: −$1,347,230 (CMS-2540-10 worksheet G300000 line 3100 column 100). As filed, net income for the period equals net income from service to patients plus total other income, less total other expenses (Worksheet G-3 lines 26 less 27 through 30) on 204,018 of the 204,018 reports filed on Form CMS-2540-10 in publication years 2011-2025 that file every line it is computed from (100%).

Beds, days and discharges, fiscal year 2015
FigureAs filedWhere it comes from
Total facility beds, all components126CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 100
Total patient days, all components39,714CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 700
Total discharges, all components227CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1200
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days21.8CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1400
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days345.37CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1500
Average length of stay, all patients, in days174.95CMS-2540-10 worksheet S300001 line 800 column 1600

CMS report record 1137279, read from the public cost report file SNF10FY2015.zip.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

The staffing record →

Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
AERNI, TODDADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
HATCHER, ANTHONYADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2023
HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/26/2026
JANICKI, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MALLOY, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2020
MATHISON ROBERTS, JOLENEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MULHEARN, KEVINADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/06/2013
OESTMANN, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
RIPPLE, REGGIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
WALKER, SHYANNADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/04/2025
AERNI, TODDDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
JANICKI, JAMESDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MATHISON ROBERTS, JOLENEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MULHEARN, KEVINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
OESTMANN, MATTHEWDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
RIPPLE, REGGIEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
JANICKI, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MULHEARN, KEVINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
OESTMANN, MATTHEWMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
RIPPLE, REGGIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
ASWEGE-MEZENBERG, DEBRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2023
HATCHER, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2023
HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/01/2018
JANICKI, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
MULHEARN, KEVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
OESTMANN, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2021
WALKER, SHYANNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/04/2025

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of HCE-COTTAGES LLC (enrollment ID O20180320001137).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
JAMES JANICKIIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2512/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLENE L MATHISON ROBERTSIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST7212/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN J MULHEARNIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST251/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MATTHEW P OESTMANNIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5.612/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
REGGIE J RIPPLEIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2512/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
ANTHONY L HATCHERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing3/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBRA ASWEGE-MEZENBERGIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOrganizationADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/26/2026
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
JAMES JANICKIIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLENE L MATHISON ROBERTSIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN J MULHEARNIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing11/6/2013
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MATTHEW P OESTMANNIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
REGGIE J RIPPLEIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
SHYANN WALKERIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing8/4/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TIMOTHY R MALLOYIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
TODD AERNIIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES JANICKIIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2512/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOLENE L MATHISON ROBERTSIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST7212/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KEVIN J MULHEARNIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST2512/31/2021
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
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MATTHEW P OESTMANNIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5.612/31/2021
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REGGIE J RIPPLEIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5.612/31/2021
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TODD AERNIIndividualDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST5.612/31/2021
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JAMES JANICKIIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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KEVIN J MULHEARNIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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MATTHEW P OESTMANNIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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REGGIE J RIPPLEIndividualMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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ANTHONY L HATCHERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing3/1/2023
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DEBRA ASWEGE-MEZENBERGIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing7/1/2023
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HILLCREST HEALTH SYSTEMS INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL04/1/2018
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JAMES JANICKIIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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KEVIN J MULHEARNIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2012/31/2021
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MATTHEW P OESTMANNIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing12/31/2021
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SHYANN WALKERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing8/4/2025
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Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1April 14, 2025April 14, 202579
2February 29, 2024February 29, 202467
3March 21, 2023March 21, 202398

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

22 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
April 14, 2025HealthF 0580Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0756Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 14, 2025HealthF 0947Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2025
April 24, 2024HealthF 0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 30, 2024
April 24, 2024HealthF 0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 30, 2024
April 24, 2024HealthF 0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 30, 2024
April 24, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 30, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
February 29, 2024HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 10, 2024
November 13, 2023HealthF 0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDecember 6, 2023
March 21, 2023HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2023
March 21, 2023HealthF 0625Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify 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.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2023
March 21, 2023HealthF 0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2023
March 21, 2023HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 3, 2023

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeFor profit - Limited Liability company
Legal Business NameHCE-COTTAGES LLC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services2015-07-01
Provider Resides in HospitalN
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityY
UrbanY
County/ParishSarpy
Telephone Number4028857000
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilResident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds48
Average Number of Residents per Day44.4
Overall Rating2
Health Inspection Rating2
QM Rating4
Long-Stay QM Rating2
Short-Stay QM Rating5
Processing Date2026-08-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Aug2026.csv, processed on August 1, 2026.

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