Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 49 Google reviews

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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
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 detailsStrengths
- 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
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Distribution · 51 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Routine23
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
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.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Feb 11, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Dec 2, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jul 31, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 5, 2025Complaint2
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.
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
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Core Healthcare
7 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Core Pennsylvania Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
49 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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