HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER — Nursing Home in ALTOONA, PA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 133 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 105.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395241 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.42 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.73 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 19, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 19, 2026
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Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (Level D)Corrected — April 17, 2026
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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. (Level E)Corrected — April 17, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — April 17, 2026
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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. (Level F)Corrected — April 17, 2026
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 133-bed nursing home in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s recent inspection problems were relatively limited in severity, which suggests concerns were addressed without major sanctions. You may want to ask how the facility manages lower-than-average nurse staffing to ensure assessments and care plans are consistently completed and residents’ daily needs are met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS star rating?
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER reports 3.41856 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 133 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MIDTOWN OAKS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER — 1.9 mi
- MAYBROOK HILLS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTE — 2/5 — 2.2 mi
- GARVEY MANOR — 3/5 — 2.8 mi
- HOLLIDAYSBURG VETERANS HOME — 4/5 — 3.7 mi
- LUTHERAN HOME AT HOLLIDAYSBURG — 2/5 — 3.8 mi
- Presbyterian Homes-Presby — 3/5 — 4.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.