Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HILL TOP HOUSE
BUCKLIN, KS · 29 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 20, 2024
CMS Certification Number 175500 · first certified January 2008
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - Hospital district
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within KS
6 citations — more than 1% of the 296 certified nursing homes in KS. Compared within KS rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (July 2026 to September 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten KS facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 2024. Facilities in KS are typically surveyed 20–22 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 290 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 6 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KS, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KS figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in KS | 27 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2021 | 0 |
| February 15, 2023 | 1 |
| November 20, 2024 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-11-20 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-11-20 |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | 1 | 2024-11-20 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2024-11-20 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 1 | 2024-11-20 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2023-02-15 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Electrical Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 20, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0901 | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2025) |
February 15, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 22, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.