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Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Altoona, PA: 2 star rating, no fines

Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Altoona, PA is owned by GHC SNF OPCO Holding Company LLC, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 43 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 19, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
133
Residents per day
109 on average
Ownership type
For profit, individual
Chain
Abraham Smilow, 7 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
43, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number
395241
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 19, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 8, 2026data.cms.gov
March 19, 2026F809Ensure 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.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 17, 2026data.cms.gov
March 19, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 17, 2026data.cms.gov
March 19, 2026F803Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 17, 2026data.cms.gov
March 19, 2026F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 17, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
December 11, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2026data.cms.gov
August 26, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 30, 2025data.cms.gov
April 1, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 20, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F803Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F693Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
January 17, 2025F578Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 5, 2025data.cms.gov
September 23, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 29, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
February 1, 2024F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 14, 2024data.cms.gov
January 25, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov
January 25, 2024F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 11, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 17 individual or personal trusts (4 owners, 6 managers, 1 officers, directors or trustees, 6 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
GHC SNF OPCO Holding Company LLCDirect owner100%April 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Lads Avenue Associates LLCIndirect ownerNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
T3 Initiatives LLCIndirect ownerNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
GHC Consulting Company LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
GHC SNF PROPCO Holding Company LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
Hillview SNF PROPCO Company LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
HMTL LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMay 30, 2025data.cms.gov
Lads Avenue Associates LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov
T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.