Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 100 Woodmont Road, Johnstown, PA 15905
- CCN
- 395812
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 93
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 20 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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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 | Cambria County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 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) | 8 Jan 2026 | 20 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 12 Dec 2024 | 41 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 16 | 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): 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 41 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2025 |
| 14 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 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 | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 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 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 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 | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | 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 | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 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 | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2024 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2023 |
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 | 3.30 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.88 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 56.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 64.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 10.2% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.0% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 13.0% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.3% | 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, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center, LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| SHG Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Hilltop Heights Re Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 30 Jun 2023 | |
| Lument Real Estate Capital LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| RKL LLP | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2023 | |
| Western PA Mt LLC | Adp of the snf | 16 Apr 2026 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Cambria County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown | Johnstown | 1 of 5 | 20 | $22,289 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Quality Life Services - Westmont | Johnstown | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 12 Mar 2026 | |
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Tcu | Johnstown | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| Concordia at Arbutus Park | Johnstown | 3 of 5 | 6 | $16,800 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| Richland Nursing and Rehab | Johnstown | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 30 Jan 2026 | |
| Maple Winds Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC | Portage | 3 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 18 May 2026 | |
| Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center, LLCSpecial Focus candidate | Ebensburg | 1 of 5 | 27 | $76,416 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Haida Nursing and Rehab | Hastings | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 4 Dec 2025 |
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 Heights Health & Rehab Center (CCN 395812). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/hilltop-heights-health-rehab-center-johnstown-pa-395812/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 12 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Saber Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names Saber Governance LLC and SHG Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab 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.