Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
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Follow this homeHilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since January 25, 202443 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on May 19, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 5 times since 2024.
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0804 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0802. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 17, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 4 times since 2024.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on August 26, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Health inspection on April 1, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 17, 2025
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 17, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
Health inspection on September 23, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 29, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Health inspection on February 1, 2024
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (814) 946-0471
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 133
- Residents per day, on average
- 108.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Hillview SNF Operating Company LLC
- Chain
- Abraham Smilow
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (43 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GHC SNF OPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 04/01/2023
- SMILOW, ABRAHAM5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 95% · since 04/01/2023
- HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
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- T3 INITIATIVES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- TRAVITSKY, BARUCHIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- ANDOLINA, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- SCHARF, BRETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
- SMILOW, ABRAHAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2023
Questions
When was Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 43 health citations since January 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.