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HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTERDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Altoona, PA: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 43 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER.

Deficiencies

Moderate inspection concerns

Complaints

None on current rollup

Recorded fines

No fine amount on file

Risk level

Moderate

Moderate inspection concerns

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

Class I0
Class II0
Class III42
Class IV1

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0

Class II0

Class III42

Class IV1

42 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
1 Class IV citation: Class IV issues are usually paperwork or process gaps. They still belong in a full compliance picture, especially if they stack up.
Most common CMS category on file: Assessment & care planning (12).

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 43 events on record. Newest first.

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May 19, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jun 8, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)Complaint-relatedcms
F0809: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0803: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0804: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0802: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026
Dec 11, 2025Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0552: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026

See all 43 timeline events for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

0 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

42 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

1 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Assessment & care planning

12 citations

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

Nutrition & dietary

11 citations

Dietary failures raise malnutrition and dehydration risk.

Ask: Are meals, hydration, and special diets reliable?

Quality of life & care

8 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Resident rights

5 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Administration

3 citations

Admin failures can cascade into care and safety problems.

Ask: Were policies, staffing systems, or leadership processes cited?

Infection control

2 citations

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Pharmacy services

1 citation

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

1 citation

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER inspection history in Altoona, PA.

Does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have deficiencies?

Yes. HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 43 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER have?

HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 43 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.