700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · Blair County
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania. We offer a wide range of services, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. We are committed to providing our residents with the highest quality care in a comfortable an…
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Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Altoona, PA, with 133 certified beds and an average of about 107 residents per day. It operates as part of the Abraham Smilow network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.50 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,310–$13,080/mo (median $11,370) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Altoona prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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-trad…
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
700 S. Cayuga Avenue, Altoona, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityHilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Altoona, PA area typically runs $10,310–$13,080 per month (median $11,370, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Hilltop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Altoona, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 133 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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