Nursing homes › North Carolina › Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · 8282869001 · 80 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Ascent Healthcare Management, a group operating 6 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $232,066 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.05 (North Carolina median: 3.53). RN hours: 0.34. Weekend total: 2.71. Nursing staff turnover: 61%.
All-time on record: 12 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-22 |
| 2025-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | 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. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | G | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-18 |
| 2023-09-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $7,530 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN, YISROEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| SUMMERLIN, WESLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 345083. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.