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HomeMinnesotaHilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 558112186256421
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
140
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $244,730

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 103.3 residents per day (74% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected May 2, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $244,730 across 3 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.70 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.9% (high)

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
103.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
May 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
97.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (48)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 2, 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: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: 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: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Jan 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0944Minimal Harm

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: 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: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 16, 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 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Nov 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jun 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 18 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$244,730
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 13, 2025
$22,315
FineJan 17, 2025
$26,130
FineSep 5, 2024
$196,285

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

Nurse Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.22 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.9%
RN Turnover
61.1%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HALPERT, EPHRAIM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jun 8, 2022
FREY-TYKWARD, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 17, 2024
FRIEDMAN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022
PETERSON, GARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2013
HALPERT, EPHRAIMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 2, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $244,730 across 3 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.94 RN hours, 0.52 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.9%.
How many beds does Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs have?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs has 140 certified beds with an average of 103.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Yes, there are 7 other nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota with an average rating of 2.4/5. You can compare all facilities on the Duluth nursing homes page.