Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Rutherfordton, NC
CMS certification number345083
Contact & location
188 Oscar Justice RoadRutherfordton, NC 28139
Rutherford County
- Phone
- (828) 286-9001
- ZIP code
- 28139 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 72.8 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Rutherfordton NC Opco LLC
- Chain
- Ascent Healthcare Management (6 facilities, avg 2.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 13, 1972
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.05 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.34 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.96 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.71 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.0 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 14 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2023-09-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-18 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $7,530 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $7,530 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Punzell, Steven (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Summerlin, Wesley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Friedman, Yisroel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Summerlin, Wesley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.
How many beds does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.
Has Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $7,530 in the last three years.
Who owns Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of Ascent Healthcare Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
(828) 286-9001. The facility is located at 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.