Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
- CCN
- 395241
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 133
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 111
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 14 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Blair County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 10 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Dec 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 17 Jan 2025 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 14 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0803 | Ensure 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 14 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.40 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.19 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 37.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.7% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.6% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHC SNF Opco Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2023 |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| T3 Initiatives LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| GHC Consulting Company LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| GHC SNF Propco Holding Company LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| Hillview SNF Propco Company LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| HMTL LLC | Adp of the snf | 30 May 2025 | |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 | |
| T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2023 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Blair County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center | Altoona | 1 of 5 | 17 | $99,042 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente | Altoona | 2 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Garvey Manor | Hollidaysburg | 4 of 5 | 13 | $40,641 | 4 Jun 2026 | |
| Hollidaysburg Veterans Home | Hollidaysburg | 3 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 11 Jun 2026 | |
| Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg | Hollidaysburg | 2 of 5 | 15 | $101,905 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Presbyterian Homes-Presby | Hollidaysburg | 4 of 5 | 8 | $24,759 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc | Martinsburg | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Morrisons Cove Home | Martinsburg | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Tyrone | 1 of 5 | 16 | $29,909 | 5 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 395241). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/hilltop-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center-altoona-pa-395241/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 19 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 17 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.