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HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS

2501 RICE LAKE ROAD, DULUTH, MN 55811
Score: 12 / 100

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 12/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Minnesota. Families considering this Duluth facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs is near the national average, with 3.70 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 48 deficiencies at Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. suitable and nourishing alternative meals.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

48
Total Deficiencies
May 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 44 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0809 Severity F
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $244,730

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12