Nursing home · Rutherfordton, NC
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · (828) 286-9001
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is a 80-bed for-profit nursing home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina (Rutherford County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1972. On average it cares for 74 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). It is part of Ascent Healthcare Management, a group of 6 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.93 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.27 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.61 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 50% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | March 12, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 2 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Rutherfordton Nc Opco LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
CMS rates Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation have?
80 certified beds, with an average of 74 residents a day.
Does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
(828) 286-9001. Address: 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).