In their own words
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The record
CMS Care Compare · Apr 2026| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
Staffing · hours per resident per day
Medication & safety · share of long-stay residents
| Federal fines | $0 · zero penalties |
| Abuse icon | None |
| Conflict flags in latest reconcile | 1 |
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What the pattern says
Palmelle pattern checks · v1Mixed — a strong record with one number that needs an answer.
- Staffing below the line. Residents get 4 hr of nursing time a day against a national norm of 3 hr 37 min — thin staffing is the first warehouse warning sign.
- Clean accountability record. There are no fines, flags, or abuse findings on the federal record.
These checks are computed the same way for every facility. Good patterns and bad ones both print.
Nearby & comparable
Same records, same rulesQuestions families ask
What is the CMS rating for Hillcrest Firethorn?
Hillcrest Firethorn has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Has Hillcrest Firethorn been cited for resident harm?
Hillcrest Firethorn has no abuse icon and no federal fines on record in the last 36 months.
What should I ask on a tour?
Ask about staff-to-resident ratios by shift, weekend coverage, and any measure flagged red in the record above — those are the places this facility's numbers leave open questions.