Nursing home

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs

2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN, 55811

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Halpert, Ephraim · For profit - Partnership.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs, with 39 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $176,031 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
1
of 5
Certified beds
140
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures1 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
St. Louis Co. avg 2.53Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. St. Louis Co. avg: 2.53. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

39
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
12
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52023
112024
132025
102026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

3 records · $176,031 total · Sep 5, 2024–Mar 13, 2025
  1. Mar 13, 2025$22,315
  2. Jan 17, 2025$26,130
  3. Sep 5, 2024$127,586

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)19.47%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)6.76%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.43%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Halpert, Ephraim5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Anderson, LindseyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Berlin, AlexanderOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dunn, DanielOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Finlay, AlisonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Frey-Tykward, LisaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Friedman, StevenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lepage, DanielleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Levine, NicoleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Martineau, RhiannonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Peterson, GaryOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Deutsch, DavidINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Friedman, DavidINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Hoffman, AriINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Jacobs, AsherINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Jaffa, ElanINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Kohn, BrianINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Lieberman, AvigailINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Lieberman, YisroelINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Portnov, YefimINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Rubin, AaronINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Schachter, JudithINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Schloss, DeborahINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Taub, MichaelINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Abbas Jam TrustADP OF THE SNF
Cliftonlarsonallen LLPADP OF THE SNF
Elliot Dk LLCADP OF THE SNF
Hillel Tauber Pension FundADP OF THE SNF
Jensen Holdco LLCADP OF THE SNF
Jensen Realty LLCADP OF THE SNF
Lme Family Holdings LLCADP OF THE SNF
Zigdon & Associates PCADP OF THE SNF
Anderson, LindseyADP OF THE SNF
Berlin, AlexanderADP OF THE SNF
Dunn, DanielADP OF THE SNF
Finlay, AlisonADP OF THE SNF
Frey-Tykward, LisaADP OF THE SNF
Friedman, StevenADP OF THE SNF
Halpert, EphraimADP OF THE SNF
Lepage, DanielleADP OF THE SNF
Levine, NicoleADP OF THE SNF
Martineau, RhiannonADP OF THE SNF
Peterson, GaryADP OF THE SNF
Schachter, ShaevyADP OF THE SNF
Tauber, HillelADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near St. Louis County.

2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth
St. Louis County · MN · 55811
140 certified beds46.8191, -92.1260

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs's CMS rating?

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 1 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs located?

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs is located at 2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth, MN, 55811 in St. Louis County, and CMS lists 140 certified beds.

Does Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $176,031 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.53 across 17 facilities in St. Louis County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245366
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Certified beds
140
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 39 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 12, 20260605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260628DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260732CStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260802FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
Mar 12, 20260684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2026
May 2, 20250605DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250726DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
May 2, 20250809FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 20, 2025
Mar 13, 20250689GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMar 6, 2025
Jan 17, 20250678JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceJan 15, 2025
Sep 5, 20240689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 27, 2024
Sep 5, 20240944CComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 27, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 39 citations.

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