2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Situated amidst the serene environs of Altoona, Pennsylvania, Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab stands as a premier senior living facility, offering a comprehensive array of services tailored to its residents. The Hilltop provides a spectrum of living options, encompassing independent living, assisted living, and memory care, catering to diverse resident needs. Boasting a dedicated team of experienced and compassionate professionals, the community is committed to delivering top-tier care to its residents. Nestled in a tranquil setting, the facility crafts a comfortable and serene atmosphere, ensuring residents feel at ease.
Dedicated to ensuring a safe and inviting environment, Hilltop Healthcare & Rehab is a comforting haven where seniors find a welcoming place to call home. Amenities at Hilltop include a well-equipped fitness center, a library brimming with knowledge, a beauty salon for indulgent self-care, and a serene chapel. Moreover, the community curates various engaging activities and events, fostering an environment where residents remain both engaged and entertained.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 30m per day | ▼ 36% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 50m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 9m per day | ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 12m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 46% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 22m per day | ▼ 35% State avg: 33m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
9
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 21 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 62 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
62
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
335 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 21,022 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 8,123 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,405 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,178 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,052 | 71 | 77% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 997 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 937 | 80 | 87% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 814 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 559 | 72 | 78% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 63 | 68% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 526 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 244 | 45 | 49% | 5.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 210 | 60 | 65% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 52 | 57% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 28 | 30% | 1.4 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.1
In line with State averageState average: 11.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
23.2
In line with State averageState average: 22.2
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.6%
In line with State averageState average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.4%
6% worse than State averageState average: 21.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.5%
In line with State averageState average: 26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
43% better than State averageState average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
In line with State averageState average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%
146% worse than State averageState average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
9% better than State averageState average: 6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.7%
58% worse than State averageState average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
30.0%
75% worse than State averageState average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
15% better than State averageState average: 86.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.8%
5% worse than State averageState average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.40
76% better than State averageState average: 1.68
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.38
68% better than State averageState average: 1.20
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.6%
10% better than State averageState average: 68.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
45% better than State averageState average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
57.6%
16% worse than State averageState average: 68.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.6%
24% better than State averageState average: 23.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.4%
55% better than State averageState average: 9.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.5%
In line with State averageState average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.4%
In line with State averageState average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
71% of new residents, often for short stays.
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
108Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #198 / 209Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 209 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #130 / 209Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 209 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Pennsylvania average. Well-run Pennsylvania facilities typically land around 53–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (71% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Altoona's city center to Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab | NH HC MC PC RC | Altoona (Allegheny Furnace) | - | 133 | - | 38 | - |
| Barclay Friends | NH AL MC RC | West Chester (North Franklin Street) | - | 103 | A+ | 35 | Private / Shared Suites |
| Overlook Green Senior Living | NH MC | Pittsburgh | - | 128 | - | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Freedom Village at Brandywine | NH AL IL MC RC | Coatesville | - | 60 | A+ | 9 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Souderton Mennonite Homes | NH AL MC RC | Souderton | - | 154 | - | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab is in the Allegheny Furnace neighborhood.
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab's occupancy is 73.3%.
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab is registered as a for-profit.
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Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab is located at 700 South Cayuga Ave, Altoona, PA 16602.
(814) 251-9765 will put you in contact with the team at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab.
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