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HomeMinnesotaHilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN 558112186256400WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(37 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
140
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $168,221

How Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs Compares in Minnesota

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

CMS overall rating
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.31 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.96 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
MN average
42.2%
Higher 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 Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.31 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.96 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2025
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
St. Louis County 65+
40,686
20.3% of county
County Population
200,122
St. Louis County

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

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Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Duluth, Minnesota with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
105.4
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
84.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0802Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 12, 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: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: 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: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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
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
F0944Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 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: 3
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: 3
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: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$168,221
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 13, 2025
$14,505
FineJan 17, 2025
$26,130
FineSep 5, 2024
$127,586

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

Nurse Aide2.01 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.09 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (45)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HALPERT, EPHRAIM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jun 8, 2022
ANDERSON, LINDSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
BERLIN, ALEXANDEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 27, 2025
DUNN, DANIELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 26, 2024
FINLAY, ALISONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 7, 2024
FREY-TYKWARD, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 17, 2024
FRIEDMAN, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022
LEPAGE, DANIELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 25, 2024
LEVINE, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 3, 2024
MARTINEAU, RHIANNONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 3, 2023
PETERSON, GARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 3, 2013
DEUTSCH, DAVIDINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
FRIEDMAN, DAVIDINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
HOFFMAN, ARIINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
JACOBS, ASHERINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 16, 2025
JAFFA, ELANINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
KOHN, BRIANINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026
LIEBERMAN, AVIGAILINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
LIEBERMAN, YISROELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 2, 2025
PORTNOV, YEFIMINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
RUBIN, AARONINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
SCHACHTER, JUDITHINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
SCHLOSS, DEBORAHINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 23, 2025
TAUB, MICHAELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 12, 2026
ABBAS JAM TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
ELLIOT DK LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
HILLEL TAUBER PENSION FUNDADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
JENSEN HOLDCO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
JENSEN REALTY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
LME FAMILY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
ZIGDON & ASSOCIATES PCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 8, 2022
ANDERSON, LINDSEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 9, 2023
BERLIN, ALEXANDERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 27, 2025
DUNN, DANIELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 26, 2024
FINLAY, ALISONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 7, 2024
FREY-TYKWARD, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 17, 2024
FRIEDMAN, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022
HALPERT, EPHRAIMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022
LEPAGE, DANIELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 25, 2024
LEVINE, NICOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 3, 2024
MARTINEAU, RHIANNONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 3, 2023
PETERSON, GARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 3, 2013
SCHACHTER, SHAEVYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022
TAUBER, HILLELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

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Duluth, MNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $168,221
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $51,441
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $132,398
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Recorded fines: None
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
Duluth, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$168,221
Benedictine Health Center
Duluth, MN
1.3 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Aftenro Home
Duluth, MN
1.7 mi1/51/55/5None recorded
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, MN
2.9 mi4/54/54/5$51,441
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, MN
4.0 mi1/51/54/5$132,398
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN
4.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, MN
6.0 mi1/52/54/5None recorded

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 Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $168,221.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs provides 3.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 2.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
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 105.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 75% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 6 in Duluth. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs?▾
On Google Maps, Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.