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Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 2813980 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.34hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.18hrs
78%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

11

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.3%
US
93.4%
NC
91.7%
Rutherford
92.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility37.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.7%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Rutherford
26.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
80.8%
US
95.5%
NC
94.1%
Rutherford
96.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
Rutherford
18.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
14.4%
NC
16.4%
Rutherford
18.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.4%
Better than Avg
Here
3.4%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
Rutherford
11.9%

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

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
73.0%
US
79.8%
NC
78.1%
Rutherford
78.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.6%
Better than Avg
Here
84.6%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Rutherford
80.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.1%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Rutherford
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (5.6)
1 complaint-triggered
$25,812 in fines

Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation has concerning deficiencies including resident protection issues that prompted family complaints, with families filing reports about abuse prevention and resident rights violations. The facility shows recurring problems with electrical systems, medication management, and infection control across multiple surveys. While all issues have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeated electrical and safety violations, combined with the serious nature of complaint-triggered protection failures, warrants careful consideration before visiting.

Mar 12, 2026Routine
2
0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Jan 9, 2025Routine
10
0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Sep 13, 2023Routine
9
0558Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Sep 13, 2023Complaint
1
0550Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Apr 27, 2022Routine
1
0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 13, 2023

$7,530

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Ascent Healthcare Management

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 3 of 6

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Friedman, YisroelManagerSummerlin, WesleyManagerPunzell, StevenAdp of the SnfSummerlin, WesleyAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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