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HomePennsylvaniaHilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 166028149460471WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(49 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
133
certified

How Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Compares in Pennsylvania

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
PA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
PA average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.40 hrs/day
PA average
3.89 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.49 hrs/day
PA average
0.79 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.8%
PA average
44.5%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Pennsylvania average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.89.
Reported RN time is 0.49 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.79.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 17, 2025
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 11, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,981/mo
Pennsylvania median
Private Room
$11,932/mo
Pennsylvania median
Blair County 65+
25,616
20.9% of county
County Population
122,640
Blair County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altoona, Pennsylvania with 133 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
133
Avg Residents/Day
110.5
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Blair
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
84.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Mar 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.8%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GHC SNF OPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual95%Apr 1, 2023
HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
T3 INITIATIVES LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
TRAVITSKY, BARUCHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
ANDOLINA, MELISSAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHARF, BRETTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
ANDOLINA, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHARF, BRETTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
GHC CONSULTING COMPANY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
GHC SNF PROPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
HILLVIEW SNF PROPCO COMPANY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
HMTL LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 30, 2025
LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
T3 REAL ESTATE INITIATIVES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
ANDOLINA, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHARF, BRETTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
TRAVITSKY, BARUCHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and nearby alternatives.

All Pennsylvania facilities
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, PACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center
Altoona, PA1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $99,042
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Altoona, PA2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Garvey Manor
Hollidaysburg, PA2.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $40,641
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Hollidaysburg, PA3.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg, PA3.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $101,905
Presbyterian Homes-Presby
Hollidaysburg, PA4.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $32,949
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, PA · Current facility
—2/52/52/5None recorded
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center
Altoona, PA
1.9 mi1/51/52/5$99,042
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente
Altoona, PA
2.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Garvey Manor
Hollidaysburg, PA
2.8 mi4/53/53/5$40,641
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Hollidaysburg, PA
3.7 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg
Hollidaysburg, PA
3.8 mi2/52/54/5$101,905
Presbyterian Homes-Presby
Hollidaysburg, PA
4.4 mi3/52/55/5$32,949

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Pennsylvania is $10,981/month for a semi-private room and $11,932/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.8%.
How many beds does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 133 certified beds with an average of 110.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Abraham Smilow chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Pennsylvania, including 2 in Altoona. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 49 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Abraham Smilow

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