Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · 8149460471 · 133 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Abraham Smilow, a group operating 7 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $322,014 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.40 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.49. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 41%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | 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. | F | complaint | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-17 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-23 |
| 2025-08-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Health | 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. | D | complaint | 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. | F | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | 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 | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHC SNF OPCO HOLDING COMPANY LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2023 |
| SMILOW, ABRAHAM | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 95% | since 04/01/2023 |
| HILLEL TROPPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| LADS AVENUE ASSOCIATES LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| MOSHE TROOPER 2016 IRREVOCABLE TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| T3 INITIATIVES LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| TRAVITSKY, BARUCH | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| ANDOLINA, MELISSA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SCHARF, BRETT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SMILOW, ABRAHAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SMILOW, ABRAHAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| ANDOLINA, MELISSA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SCHARF, BRETT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SMILOW, ABRAHAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395241. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.