Home / Pennsylvania / Altoona
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · Blair County · (814) 946-0471
133 certified beds, about 111 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395241 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 11, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 43 health citations since January 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.49 of those hours.
40.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Abraham Smilow, an affiliated group of 7 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.
201/24
1202/24
109/24
1301/25
104/25
108/25
812/25
403/26
105/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 43 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
24D
16E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
May 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were administered to the correct resident for one of five residents reviewed (Resident 1), resulting in medication errors.
March 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the facility's meal schedule, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that meals were served at regularly scheduled times on the nursing unit.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policies and observations, as well as staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that dietary staff served the appropriate planned portion sizes.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve palatable food that was at appropriate temperatures and consistencies.
- D Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, as well as staff and resident interviews and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient dietary staff to perform essential kitchen duties to ensure that meals were served at regularly scheduled times on the nursing unit, and to ensure food was served at palatable temperatures and appropriate consistencies.
December 11, 2025Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medications as ordered by the physician for three of 36 residents reviewed (Residents 11, 13, 124).
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to inform the resident and/or resident representative in advance of the risks and benefits of psychotropic medication (medications that affect the persons mental state, emotions and behavior) use and the treatment alternatives prior to initiating the administration of the medication for one of 36 residents reviewed (Resident 32). Findings Include: The facility's policy related to the use of psychotropic medications, dated November 20, 2025, indicated that residents, families and/or the representative are involved in the medication management process. Psychotropic medication management includes: indications for use; dose (including duplicate therapy); duration; adequate monitoring for efficacy and adverse consequences; [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to honor a resident's right regarding diet consistency for one of 36 residents reviewed (Resident 105).
- 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 review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was updated/revised to reflect the resident's specific care needs for two of 36 residents reviewed (Residents 13, 14).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain clinical records that were complete and accurately documented for one of 35 residents reviewed (Resident 53).
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction for previous surveys, and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to correct quality deficiencies and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that proper infection control practices were followed while administering medications for one of 36 residents reviewed (Resident 30).
August 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician orders were written and followed for one of six residents reviewed (Resident 2).
April 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the main kitchen dishroom.
January 17, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident and/or resident representative had an opportunity to formulate an advance directive (instructions regarding the provision of health care when the resident is incapacitated) or assist in formulating an advance directive for six of 54 residents reviewed (Residents 37, 62, 81, 88, 90, 100).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policies and written menus, as well as observations and interviews with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their planned menu.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve palatable food that was at appropriate temperatures.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to store food under sanitary conditions, failing to ensure that food was served under sanitary conditions, and failing to ensure that ice was made and stored in sanitary ice machines for one of one ice machines (kitchen).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of established infection control guidelines, facility policy, and residents' clinical records, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow infection control guidelines from the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to reduce the spread of infections and prevent cross-contamination for eight of 54 residents reviewed (Residents 7, 8, 11, 12, 34 63, 70, 80).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean and homelike environment in residents' rooms for one of 54 residents reviewed (Resident 8).
- D Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments were completed within the required time frame for one of 54 residents reviewed (Resident 81).
- 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 review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was updated/revised to reflect the resident's specific care needs for two of 54 residents reviewed (Residents 7, 11).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, as well as staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were provided with showers as scheduled for one of 54 residents reviewed (Resident 24).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that physician's orders regarding treatment administration were followed for one of 54 residents reviewed (Resident 9).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that tube feeding residual amounts were documented per the facility's policy for one of 54 residents reviewed (Resident 70).
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to correct quality deficiencies and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete accurate Minimum Data Set assessments for four of 54 residents reviewed (Residents 7, 63, 75, 85).
September 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the accountability of controlled medications (drugs with the potential to be abused) for two of four residents reviewed (Residents 3, 4).
February 1, 2024Standard inspection · 12 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, as well as observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve and store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety by failing to ensure that outdated or expired food was removed from the refrigerator and failing to ensure that dietary staff wore hair coverings that completely covered their hair during food handling.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment was maintained in a homelike manner in two of four resident lounge/activity/dining areas (B and C Hall lounge/activity/dining areas).
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete accurate comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessments for nine of 48 residents reviewed (Residents 23, 31, 56, 63, 65, 80, 83, 84, 86).
- 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 review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans that included specific and individualized interventions to address resident care needs for four of 48 residents reviewed (Residents 61, 65, 80, 84).
- E Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were assessed and received trauma-informed care to eliminate or mitigate triggers for residents with the diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD - a mental and behavioral disorder that develops related to a terrifying event) for three of 48 residents reviewed (Residents 65, 80, 84)
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and observations, as well as resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food items at palatable temperatures.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents' clinical records were complete and accurately documented for one of 48 residents reviewed (Resident 71).
- E Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's plans of correction for previous surveys, and the results of the current survey, it was determined that the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to maintain compliance with nursing home regulations and ensure that plans to improve the delivery of care and services effectively addressed recurring deficiencies.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies, clinical records, and investigation documents, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff followed the facility's policy regarding reporting an allegation of physical abuse in a timely manner for one of 48 residents reviewed (Resident 65).
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a baseline care plan was developed for one of 48 residents reviewed (Resident 94) who was a recent admission.
- 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 review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's care plan was updated/revised to reflect the resident's specific care needs for two of 48 residents reviewed (Residents 3, 26).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received care and treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice by failing to ensure that physician's orders were followed for two of 48 residents reviewed (Residents 23, 83).
January 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete accurate Minimum Data Set assessments for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 2).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents' clinical records were complete and accurately documented for one of four residents reviewed (Resident 1).
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 3 on January 17, 2025, 8 on February 1, 2024.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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 | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.40 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.49 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.19 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.77 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.12 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 3.48 on weekdays and 3.19 on weekends, 8% 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 3.42 in April to June 2025 to 3.40 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 | 3.40 | 0.49 | 3.48 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 111 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.47 | 0.50 | 3.58 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 107 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.54 | 0.61 | 3.63 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.42 | 0.73 | 3.51 | 3.18 | 1.3% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% 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 | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.3 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.7 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.6 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.1 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: HILLVIEW SNF OPERATING COMPANY LLC. CMS links this home to Abraham Smilow, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 1.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghc SNF Opco Holding Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2023 |
| Smilow, Abraham | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 95% | 04/01/2023 |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| T3 Initiatives LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Travitsky, Baruch | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Andolina, Melissa | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Scharf, Brett | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Smilow, Abraham | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Smilow, Abraham | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Andolina, Melissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Scharf, Brett | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Smilow, Abraham | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Ghc Consulting Company LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Ghc SNF Propco Holding Company LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Hillview SNF Propco Company LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Hmtl LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/30/2025 | |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/01/2023 | |
| Andolina, Melissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Scharf, Brett | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Smilow, Abraham | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 | |
| Travitsky, Baruch | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2023 |
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 12 problems in this area, most recently on December 11, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 11 problems in this area, most recently on March 19, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 11, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. 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: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 11, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation 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 Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 26 owners and managers, and links the home to Abraham Smilow. Legal business name: HILLVIEW SNF OPERATING COMPANY 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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