Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center
Johnstown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395812) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (814) 255-1488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is also 1 star.
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.3 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.2%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1989. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 92.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hilltop Heights holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, quality measures are rated 3 stars, and staffing is rated 1 star. Total nurse staffing averages 3.29874 hours per resident per day, of which 0.52019 hours are provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials, so there are no federal fines or payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon indicator and no Special Focus Facility designation in the data provided for this location.
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recently published CMS Care Compare figures at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hilltop Heights has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.3 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 1 star, and nursing turnover of 56.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 92.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which operates 126 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 9, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 8142551488 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8142551488 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395812?state=PA.
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.