Nursing home · Altoona, PA
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · (814) 946-0471
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 133-bed for-profit nursing home in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1978. On average it cares for 109 residents a day (about 82% of its certified beds). It is part of Abraham Smilow, a group of 7 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Pennsylvania is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.47 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.49 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.27 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42% | 45% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 36% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 11, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 13 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 5 |
| 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 - Individual. Legal business name: Hillview SNF Operating Company 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 Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
CMS rates Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
133 certified beds, with an average of 109 residents a day.
Does Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 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 Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
(814) 946-0471. Address: 700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.
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).