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Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

100 Little Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068103 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 49 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (27 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (54%)
  • High RN turnover (59%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · $3,145 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While recent reviews suggest that new ownership has improved the facility's cleanliness and management, the facility still struggles with communication and phone responsiveness. We recommend visiting in person to observe the current staffing levels and asking specifically about their process for ensuring medication accuracy, as this has been a point of failure in the past.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

49 reviews on Google
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center presents a deeply polarized experience for families, with recent reviews suggesting a potential shift in management and quality. While some families praise the facility for being clean, welcoming, and responsive under new ownership, others report severe concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and inadequate staffing levels. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between recent positive experiences and historical reports of substandard care.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff5.0Clean6.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and attentive nursing staff
  • Helpful administrative and social work team
  • Effective rehab therapy department

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor quality or inappropriate meal options (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Neglect or lack of basic medical attention (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'17(2)'19(3)'21(4)'23(6)'25(12)'26(4)

Distribution · 51 analyzed

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4
7
3
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How They Respond to Reviews

53%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent feedback regarding staffing levels, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure consistent, daily bedside attention for residents?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a 1/5 CMS rating for health inspections; could you walk me through the plan currently in place to address these specific regulatory concerns?
  • 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the most reliable way to get in touch with nursing staff or administration if we have urgent questions about our loved one's care?
  • 4We read that meal quality is an area you are working to improve; how do you handle dietary preferences or modifications for residents who find the current menu options unsuitable?
  • 5With medication management being a priority for us, could you explain the oversight process in place to ensure residents receive the correct dosages on time?
  • 6We appreciate that you engage with families through your online review responses; how do you use that feedback to make tangible changes to the daily life and activities here at Hillcrest?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mom ( Arlene) was there for rehab and had excellent care . They take pride in keeping it clean and not smelly. My mother thought the food was excellent. Jennifer ( activities director) always made sure my mom got whatever she needed.

Rehab patient's daughter · 2025★★★★★

Hillcrest is under new ownership and it has been noticeable in positive ways. The management team is kind and attentive with any needs from residents and families. The atmosphere is welcoming and the building is well maintained.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

My only problem is that no one answers the phone. I was hung up on today. After about 3 rings the first couple time and a few more rings after. Almost as if intentional.

Family member · 2025★★★★
Source: 49 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.97hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.61hrs
88%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
81%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

8

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Westmoreland
18.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Better than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Westmoreland
19.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.5%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Westmoreland
19.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.2%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Westmoreland
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.7%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Westmoreland
13.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.1%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Westmoreland
93.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility76.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
76.3%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Westmoreland
70.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
75.4%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Westmoreland
77.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Westmoreland
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

29deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
15 complaint-triggered
$3,145 in fines

Families have filed multiple reports about Hillcrest Rehabilitation, triggering 15 complaint investigations revealing serious concerns about abuse prevention, medication management, and daily care services. Recent deficiencies include medication errors, inadequate accident prevention, and failure to protect residents from abuse and neglect. While the facility corrects cited problems, similar issues persist across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing systemic challenges that families should carefully evaluate before placement.

Apr 17, 2026Routine
23
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0849Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0941Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

0942Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

0943Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0944Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0945Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

0946Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

0947Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Feb 11, 2026Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Dec 17, 2025Complaint
1
0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Dec 2, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
1
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Jun 5, 2025Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Core Healthcare

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Core Pennsylvania Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Eisen, JoshuaManaging Control - Governing BodyRaintree Consulting Group LLCManagerBish, CharlesManagerEisen, JoshuaManagerZdrale, NikolaiManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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