HILL TOP HOUSE

Hill Top House is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 505 W Elm in Bucklin, Kansas, 67834, within Ford County. The facility operates under government ownership, specifically as a hospital district entity, and maintains a total of 29 certified beds, classifying it as a small-scale care setting. According to CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System data, Hill Top House holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5 stars, reflecting results from standard state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks when adjusted for the resident census. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data related to resident outcomes across multiple care categories. Hill Top House is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance or state-administered assistance programs. Prospective residents or responsible parties should contact the facility directly at 620-826-3202 to confirm current bed availability, specific insurance acceptance, and any private pay options that may apply. When compared to national averages, Hill Top House performs above the norm in two of three rating categories as well as in the overall composite score. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each place the facility in the highest tier nationally, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. The overall 5-star rating reflects a combined performance that surpasses the national benchmark of 3.0 stars. As a government-operated, hospital district facility with a relatively small bed count, Hill Top House represents one of the smaller care options in the region, serving the rural community of Bucklin, Kansas.