Home / West Virginia / Hilltop
Hilltop Center
152 Saddleshop Road, Hilltop, WV 25855 · Fayette County · (304) 469-2966
120 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 515061 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 21, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the West Virginia average is 11.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 30 health citations since October 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,562 in the last three years; the largest was $22,562, and the latest is dated May 13, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.24 hours per resident per day, against 3.67 across West Virginia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.66 of those hours.
31.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (West Virginia average 44.1%).
CMS links it to Genesis Healthcare, an affiliated group of 184 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 30 health citations on file.
May 12, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, resident interview, and observation, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for residents receiving oxygen therapy. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident Identifiers: #54 and #87. Facility Census: 117.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide adequate hydration for Residents #55, #107, and #68. These were random opportunities for discovery. Resident Identifiers: #55, #107 and #68. Facility Census: 117. Findings Included:a) Resident #55On 05/11/26 at 12:25 PM, an initial interview was held with Resident #55. The resident stated, I would like some ice water. The resident was asked, Did you get any fresh ice water today? Resident #55 stated, No, I haven't. An observation was made at this time of a 12-ounce Styrofoam cup, which was undated, that had a small amount of water and no ice inside the cup. On 05/11/26 at 12:30 PM, Activities Director #55 was asked to come into the resident's room. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related to the placement of urinary catheter drainage bags for Resident #72 and #78, and storage of a granulated cylinder for Resident #54. These were random opportunities for discovery. Resident Identifiers: #72, #78 and #54. Facility Census: 117. Findings Included:a) Resident #72On 05/11/26 at 12:19 PM, an initial interview was held with Resident #72. The urinary catheter drainage bag was observed behind the wheelchair hanging and touching the floor. On 05/11/26 at 12:23 PM, the Activities Director #55 was asked to come to the resident's room. The Activities Director #55 confirmed the urinary catheter drainage bag should not be touching the floor. The Activities Director #55 raised the bag and the urinary catheter drainage bag was not touching the floor. [...]
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure call systems were within the resident's reach. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident Identifiers: #69 and #85. Facility Census: 117.
January 21, 2026Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's care plans were comprehensive, patent-centered and individualized for transfers. This was found true for five(5) of 31 care plans reviewed during the Long Term Care Survey process. Resident Identifiers: #2, #9, #84, #85, and #105. Facility Census: 117.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's call light was adapted to a resident's individual physical needs. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifier: #84. Facility census: 117.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive assessment of resident preferences for customary routine and activities was completed and documented in the annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) for one (1) of two (2) residents. This was true for Resident #15. Resident identifier: #15. Facility census: 117.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased upon record review and staff interview, the facility failed to coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review (PASARR) program when a new mental health diagnosis or change in condition is presented. This was found to be true for one (1) of six (6) residents during the long term care survey process. Resident identifier #87. Facility census: 117. Resident #87 a) On 01/20/26 reviewed Resident #87 PASARR dated 09/17/24. It was observed that the only diagnosis on the form was Delusional Disorder. According to the medical diagnosis listed for Resident #87 was diagnosed with conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions and anxiety disorder unspecified on 02/05/25. [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review , observation, staff interview and resident interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident received food that accommodated the resident's intolerances and preferencesfor one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for choices. Resident Identifier: #84. Facility Census: 17.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident was provided a physician ordered assistive device during mealtime in the dining room. This failed practice was a random opportunity for discovery, and had the potential to affect a limited number of residents residing in the long term care facility. Resident Identifier: #6. Facility Census: 117.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate medical records. This failed practice was found true for one (1) out of (31) residents reviewed. Resident identifier: #61. Facility Census: 117 a) Resident #61 Documentation review of the medical record revealed a note by a medical provider reflected that resident has capacity and the assessment sheet scanned into the medical record demonstrated resident lacks capacity. Interview with the facility's Assistant Administrator on 01/18/26 at approximately 3:08 p.m., verified the inaccuracy of Resident #61's medical record.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, resident interview and observation, the facility failed to ensure call lights were operational and within the resident's reach. This failed practice had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifiers: #9 and #84. Facility Census: 117.
October 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan with a correct diagnosis for Resident #118. This was true for one (1) of 20 residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident Identifier: #118. Facility Census: 116. Findings Include: a) Resident #118On 10/21/25 at 10:00 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #118. The review found the care plan had not been revised with the correct diagnosis of restless leg syndrome. Under the focus area of Resident exhibits or is at risk for alterations in comfort related to chronic pain, neuropathy, left knee pain, bilateral calf pain, bladder spasms, Parkinsons disease, fibromyalgia, ganglion right wrist, spondylosis, osteroarthritis., the resident did not have a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease but did have a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an accurate and complete record for Resident #118's discharge and diagnosis for a medication. This was true for for one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed during the survey process. Resident Identifier: #118. Facility Census: 116. Findings Include: a1) Resident #118On 10/21/25 at 9:00 AM, a record review was completed for Resident #118. The review found the discharge plan documentation dated 07/09/25 was incorrect. Under section C entitled Recreation, a physician's order for treatment was listed as: Cleanse right 2nd toe amputation site with wound cleanser, pat dry, cover with betadine soaked gauze calcium alginate, wrap with kerlix. Upon further review, the resident did not have an amputation of the second toe. [...]
May 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure one (1) of two (2) residents reivewed for pressure ulcers were not neglected. Resident #1 entered the facility without a pressure ulcer. He was discharged to another facility (nursing home). An assessment completed within 40 minutes after his discharge from the facility revealed a deep foul smelling wound to the coccyx. Resident #1 sustained actual harm. Resident identifier: #1. Facility Census: 118 Findings Include: a) Resident #1 Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from a critical illness recovery hospital. He had been at that facility from 01/22/25 - 02/18/25. He had previously been at another acute care hospital from [DATE] - 01/22/25. He was sent to the acute care hospital on [DATE] after his percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube malfunctioned. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure one (1) of two (2) residents reivewed for pressure ulcers received the apprpirate care to treat a wound to the coccyx. Resident #1 entered the facility without a pressure ulcer to the coccyx . He was discharged to another facility (nursing home). An assessment completed within 40 minutes after his discharge from the facility revealed a deep foul smelling wound to the coccyx. Resident #1 sustained actual harm. Resident identifier: #1. Facility Census: 118 Findings Include: a) Resident #1 Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from a critical illness recovery hospital. He had been at that facility from 01/22/25 - 02/18/25. He had previously been at another acute care hospital from [DATE] - 01/22/25. [...]
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and staff interview the facility failed to provide accurate information to the receiving facility regarding skin condition. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (3) three residents reviewed for transfer/discharge during the complaint survey. Resident identifier #1. Facility census: 118. Findings Include: a) Resident #1 A record review on 05/12/25 at 9:55 AM, revealed that Resident #1 was transferred from this facility to a different nursing home on [DATE] at approximately 5:20 PM. Further record review revealed the following general note dated 04/10/25 at 5:20 PM, that read as follows: Resident discharging from the facility at this time via ambulance transport to (Local State Nursing Home Named). Vital signs obtained and within normal limits. Skin check completed and no new issues identified. [...]
December 5, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and record review, the facility failed to complete an accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) related to dental status. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (3) three residents reviewed for dental during the Long- Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier #55. Facility Census: 112.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, observation and resident interview, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for one (1) of two (2) resident's revieed for vision/hearing. Resident #62 had a hearing deficit/use of hearing aids. Resident identifier #62. Facility Census: 112.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an activity program to meet the needs and interest of the residents. This failed practice was found true for (1) one of (2) two residents reviewed for activities during the Long-Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier: #52. Facility Census 112. Findings Included: a) Resident #52 During the initial interview on 12/02/24 at 11:59 AM, Resident #52 stated, I would go to activities if I knew what was going on. I have no idea. A record review on 12/04/24 at 1:06 PM, of Resident #52's activity participation for the months of 09/2024, 10/2024, and 11/2024 revealed that Resident #52 only participated in (2) two group activities for the (3) month period. During an interview on 12/04/24 at 1:07 PM, The Activity Director stated, We offer her to come but she refuses. No, I do not have the refusals documented. [...]
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure that one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for vision/hearing received proper assuasive devices to maintain hearing abilities. Resident identifier #12. Facility census: 112.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate medical records for 2 of 27 residents reviewed. Resident identifiers: #8 and #55. Facility census: 112.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. The facility failed to initiate enhanced barrier precautions for a resident with reoccurring open wounds. This was a random opportunity for discovery that had the potential to affect a limited number of residents. Resident identifier: 67. Facility census: 112.
October 18, 2023Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, resident interview and staff interview, the facility failed to promote self-determination through supporting the resident in choices that were significant to them. This deficient practice was true for three (3) of four (4) residents reviewed who did not receive care based on the resident's individual preference for care. Resident #93 did not receive grooming in accordance with requests made and/or customary routines for hair care, Resident #89 did not receive food preferences and Resident #77 did not receive shower preferences. Resident identifiers: Resident #93, #77 and #89. Census: 117.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, individual and staff interview, the facility failed to analyze or obtain supplemental information based on the comprehensive assessment to assist the resident in receiving dental services. This was true for one (1) of two (2) sampled residents reviewed for the care area of dental care. Resident identifier: Resident #93. Census: 117.
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed provide an adequate amount of nutrition during a dinner meal on unit one and Resident #73. This was a random opportunity for discovery. Resident #73. Facility Census: 117.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the completion of a new Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for residents with a newly added psychiatric diagnosis. This deficient practice had the potential to affect two (2) of three (3) residents reviewed for the PASAAR care area. Resident identifier: #13 and #75. Facility census: 117.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, observation, and staff interview the facility failed to provide the necessary services to maintain good incontinence care. This was true for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for activities of daily living. It was discovered Resident #91 was wearing the wrong size incontinence brief. Resident identifier: #91. Facility census: 117.
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview the facility failed to implement an ongoing resident centered activities program designed to meet the interest of and support the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being for resident #99 This practice was found true for one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for the care area of activities during the Long Term Care Survey Process. Resident identifier # 99. Facility census 117 Finding Included: a) Resident #99 During the initial tour of the facility on 10/15/23 at 12:30 PM, Resident #99 was observed laying in the bed, the bed was against the wall. Resident was facing the wall and a window. There was a TV in the room turned toward the roommate; which was not turned on. The tv was not in a location where Resident #99 could see it. [...]
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review and observation the facility failed to provide a therapeutic diet which takes into account the resident's clinical condition, and preferences, when there is a nutritional indication. Resident #108 did not receive the correct diet of regular/liberalized diet for no oranges, orange juice, bananas, or tomatoes. This failed practice is true for one (1) of one (7) residents reviewed for nutrition. Resident identifier #108. Facility Census 117.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 21, 2026, 2 on December 5, 2024, 1 on October 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- C Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- C Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- C To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Fine | $22,562 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.24 | 3.67 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.61 | 3.17 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.9% | 44.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.8% | 42.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 5.04 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.50 on weekdays and 2.61 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.05 in April to June 2025 to 3.24 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.24 | 0.66 | 3.50 | 2.61 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.18 | 0.59 | 3.41 | 2.58 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 117 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.15 | 0.59 | 3.35 | 2.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 115 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.05 | 0.60 | 3.22 | 2.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 117 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| West Virginia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.56 | 0.67 | 3.75 | 3.08 | 3.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | West Virginia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 14.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 15.9 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.9 | 22.4 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SADDLE SHOP ROAD OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Genesis Healthcare, a group of 184 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Shop Road Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/20/2007 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2012 | |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2012 | |
| Gen Operations II LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/01/2012 | |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Genesis Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/07/2007 | |
| Genesis Wv Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/07/2007 | |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 09/07/2007 | |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 02/02/2015 | |
| Whitman, Arnold | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 02/02/2015 | |
| Berg, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2012 | |
| Bridgeford, Laura | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Mendelson, Avi | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Antolini, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Chapman, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Antolini, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/09/2025 | |
| Chapman, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/09/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on January 21, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 12, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 21, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.61 hours per resident per day, below the West Virginia average of 3.17.
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West Virginia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in West Virginia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: West Virginia Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification, Nursing Home Program, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: West Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Legal Aid of West Virginia, 1-800-834-0598. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: OHFLAC Health Care Facility Lookup, where West Virginia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hilltop Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hilltop Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hilltop Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 21, 2026. The West Virginia average is 11.7.
- Has Hilltop Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,562 in the last three years.
- Does Hilltop Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hilltop Center?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to Genesis Healthcare. Legal business name: SADDLE SHOP ROAD OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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