Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation
Rutherfordton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345083) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $7,530
Phone: (828) 286-9001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.0%.
Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $7,530.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 72.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 13, 1972. It is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hilltop's overall star rating is 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.93 for North Carolina. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 3.05 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.34 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $7,530.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as figures here reflect the CMS data vintage supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hilltop Health And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with 61.0% nursing staff turnover and a 1-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $7,530.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, no abuse icon is displayed and the facility is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average daily population of 72.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Ascent Healthcare Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 13, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 4, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8282869001 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8282869001 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345083?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.