Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Altoona, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395241) · 133 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (814) 946-0471 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.40 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, first approved for certification on May 1, 1978. The facility is certified for 133 beds and reports an average of 110.5 residents. Ownership is classified as For profit - Individual, and the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hilltop holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 3.40 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
Hilltop is part of the Abraham Smilow chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.4 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hilltop has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are about 3.40 per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 40.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hilltop is certified for 133 beds and reports an average of 110.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Individual entity and is part of the Abraham Smilow chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2/5), health inspection (2/5), quality measures (3/5), and staffing (2/5), each reflecting different aspects of performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8149460471 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8149460471 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395241?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.