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HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Grade C 78/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

133

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

700 S. CAYUGA AVENUE, ALTOONA, PA 16602
8149460471

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.63h
LPN
0.78h
CNA
2.23h
Total
3.64h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

GHC SNF OPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2023

100%

SMILOW, ABRAHAM

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Apr 2023

95%

ANDOLINA, MELISSA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2023

SCHARF, BRETT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2023

SMILOW, ABRAHAM

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2023

SMILOW, ABRAHAM

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2023

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (40)

August 26, 2025Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
April 1, 2025Health1 deficiency
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 20, 2025
January 17, 2025Health13 deficiencies
0578EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0638DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0641BNo harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0693DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0803EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0867DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 5, 2025
September 23, 2024Health1 deficiency
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 29, 2024
February 1, 2024Health12 deficiencies
0584EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0656EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0699EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0804EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
0867EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 14, 2024
January 25, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 11, 2024
February 24, 2023Health10 deficiencies
0641EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0867DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 3, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 40 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 133 certified beds with approximately 105 current residents (79% occupancy). The facility is located at 700 S. CAYUGA AVENUE, ALTOONA, Pennsylvania 16602. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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