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HomePennsylvaniaHilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 166028149460471
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
133
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 133 certified beds with an average of 105 residents per day (79% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Dec 11, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.54 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.1%

• Part of the Abraham Smilow chain (7 facilities)

Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altoona, Pennsylvania with 133 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. The facility scored at average compared to Pennsylvania facilities.

Beds
133
Avg Residents/Day
105
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)
10
Weighted Score
56.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 8 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 Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.1%
RN Turnover
35.7%
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 (6)

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
ANDOLINA, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHARF, BRETTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SMILOW, ABRAHAMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023

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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 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 11, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.1%.
How many beds does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 133 certified beds with an average of 105 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% 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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Altoona, Pennsylvania with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Altoona nursing homes page.

Part of Abraham Smilow

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