Public Record
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents per day
- 74.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 27
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-12
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Citations
27 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0911Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0550Seriousactual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0558Seriousactual harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0607Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
- Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Rutherfordton, NC, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 345083.
- What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
- Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation have?
- Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is certified for 80 beds. It serves an average of 74.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation have?
- Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation has 27 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation was last inspected on March 12, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
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