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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 date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 8, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 19, 2026 | F809 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 19, 2026 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 19, 2026 | F803 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| March 19, 2026 | F802 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | April 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F867 | Set 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 harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard 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 harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F657 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F561 | Honor 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 harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 11, 2025 | F552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| August 26, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | September 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| April 1, 2025 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | April 20, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F867 | Set 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 harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F803 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F693 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F677 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F657 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F584 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| January 17, 2025 | F578 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 5, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| September 23, 2024 | F755 | Provide 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 harm | Corrected | October 29, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F867 | Set 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 harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard 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 harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F812 | Procure 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 harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F657 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F656 | Develop 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 harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| February 1, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 14, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 25, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard 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 harm | Corrected | March 11, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| January 25, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | March 11, 2024 | data.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.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHC SNF OPCO Holding Company LLC | Direct owner | 100% | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Indirect owner | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| T3 Initiatives LLC | Indirect owner | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| GHC Consulting Company LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| GHC SNF PROPCO Holding Company LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| Hillview SNF PROPCO Company LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| HMTL LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | May 30, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | April 1, 2023 | data.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.