Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Abraham Smilow · For profit - Individual.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 2
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 133
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Ghc SNF Opco Holding Company LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Smilow, Abraham | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| T3 Initiatives LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Travitsky, Baruch | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Andolina, Melissa | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Scharf, Brett | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Smilow, Abraham | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Smilow, Abraham | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Andolina, Melissa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Scharf, Brett | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Smilow, Abraham | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ghc Consulting Company LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Ghc SNF Propco Holding Company LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hillel Tropper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hillview SNF Propco Company LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Hmtl LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Lads Avenue Associates LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Moshe Trooper 2016 Irrevocable Trust | ADP OF THE SNF |
| T3 Real Estate Initiatives LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Andolina, Melissa | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Scharf, Brett | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Smilow, Abraham | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Travitsky, Baruch | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Blair County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passavant Retirement and Healt CCN 395001 | Zelienople, PA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Shown | $0 |
| Quality Life Services - New Castle CCN 395003 | New Castle, PA | 2 | 3 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| St Joseph's Manor CCN 395006 | Meadowbrook, PA | 3 | 3 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Neshaminy Manor Home CCN 395010 | Warrington, PA | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Platinum Ridge Ctr for Rehab & Healing CCN 395011 | Brackenridge, PA | 1 | 1 | 2 | Not shown | $96,822 |
| Brookview Health Care Center CCN 395012 | Chambersburg, PA | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $16,801 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's CMS rating?
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center located?
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located at 700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16602 in Blair County, and CMS lists 133 certified beds.
Does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.11 across 10 facilities in Blair County, and 3.01 across Pennsylvania. 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 and Rehabilitation Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center'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)
- 395241
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 133
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 42 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 0802 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 0803 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 0804 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 0809 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0552 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0561 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0684 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0867 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0812 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 20, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0578 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0584 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0638 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0641 | B | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0693 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0803 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0804 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 5, 2025 |
How to verify this data
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- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
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