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HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

700 S. CAYUGA AVENUE, ALTOONA, PA 16602
Score: 63 / 100

With a score of 63 out of 100, Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Pennsylvania nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Altoona location.

Staffing at Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 38 deficiencies at Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.54 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.17 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.33 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Dec 10, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 37 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Dec 10, 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 26.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
133
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10