ElderGrade
C

60.5/100

Average

Hilltop Manor Nursing Center

403 S Valley, Cunningham, KS 67035

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 2 in Kingman County (620) 298-2781
Certified beds
45
Occupancy
78%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 16/30 Staffing 20.5/30 Stability 2/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

16/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.94 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 20% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.33 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.94 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 68.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 30, 2025 (7 months ago).

J May 12, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E Dec 30, 2025 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 30, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 30, 2025 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 30, 2025 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 30, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 30, 2025 F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 30, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AMERICARE SENIOR LIVING, which operates 23 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
REIKER, JAMES Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SCHADE, KYLE Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KEMMIS, DARCY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
REIKER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHADE, KYLE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AMERICARE SYSTEMS, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CROSSON, CLAY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FORD, JULIANNA Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MONTGOMERY, HENLEY Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HWJ LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Hilltop Manor Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Hilltop Manor Nursing Center? +

Hilltop Manor Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of C (60.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hilltop Manor Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.33 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hilltop Manor Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 20 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Hilltop Manor Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hilltop Manor Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.