Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Altoona, PA
CMS certification number395241
Contact & location
700 S. Cayuga AvenueAltoona, PA 16602
Blair County
- Phone
- (814) 946-0471
- ZIP code
- 16602 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 133
- Residents per day
- 110.5 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Hillview SNF Operating Company LLC
- Chain
- Abraham Smilow (7 facilities, avg 1.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both 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
- 3.40 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.49 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.14 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.19 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.8 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 43 health · 11 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-08 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | 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 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-04-01 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | 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 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2024-09-23 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-29 |
| 2024-02-01 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-11 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-11 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| GHC SNF Opco Holding Company LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Smilow, Abraham (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 95% | |
| Andolina, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| GHC Consulting Company LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| GHC SNF Propco Holding Company LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hillview SNF Propco Company LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hmtl LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scharf, Brett (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smilow, Abraham (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Travitsky, Baruch (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smilow, Abraham (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| T3 Initiatives LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Travitsky, Baruch (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Andolina, Melissa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scharf, Brett (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smilow, Abraham (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Andolina, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scharf, Brett (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smilow, Abraham (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.
How many beds does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 133 certified beds and cares for about 111 residents per day.
Has Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Abraham Smilow and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
(814) 946-0471. The facility is located at 700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.