About Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, located in ALTOONA, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.47 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the ABRAHAM SMILOW network. This chain operates 7 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 80 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 81 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 5.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.2% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 25.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 81.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 21.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 88.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 57.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 28.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 23.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 3 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- 2026: 4 complaints
- Total: 9 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 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. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
Nearby Hospitals
CHAN SOON- SHIONG MEDICAL CENTER AT WINDBER
WINDBER, PA
PENN HIGHLANDS HUNTINGDON
HUNTINGDON, PA
UPMC ALTOONA
ALTOONA, PA
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA)
ALTOONA, PA
CONEMAUGH NASON MEDICAL CENTER
ROARING SPRING, PA
PENN HIGHLANDS TYRONE
TYRONE, PA
CONEMAUGH MINERS MEDICAL CENTER
HASTINGS, PA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HILLVIEW SNF OPERATING COMPANY LLC
Ownership Structure
- GHC SNF OPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC Direct: 100%
- ABRAHAM SMILOW Indirect
Management & Direction
- MELISSA ANDOLINA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MELISSA ANDOLINA ADP OF THE SNF
- MELISSA ANDOLINA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- GHC CONSULTING COMPANY LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- GHC SNF PROPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- HILLVIEW SNF PROPCO COMPANY LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- HMTL LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- BRETT SCHARF ADP OF THE SNF
- BRETT SCHARF MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BRETT SCHARF OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ABRAHAM SMILOW ADP OF THE SNF
- ABRAHAM SMILOW OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ABRAHAM SMILOW CORPORATE OFFICER
- ABRAHAM SMILOW MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- T3 REAL ESTATE INITIATIVES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- BARUCH TRAVITSKY ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Homewood Living Martinsburg, Inc | N/A | 5 |
| Morrisons Cove Home | N/A | 4 |
| Westminster Woods at Huntingdo | N/A | 2 |
| Garvey Manor | N/A | 4 |
| Richland Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 3 |
| Haida Nursing and Rehab | N/A | 2 |
| Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg | N/A | 2 |
| Presbyterian Homes-Presby | N/A | 3 |
| Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 2 |
| Embassy of Huntingdon Park | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center directly at 8149460471. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.