Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is a 80-bed nursing home in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1972-12-13. It averages 72.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
CMS lists 12 health-inspection deficiencies for Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-12.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | F0761, F0842 | 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2025-01-09 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E |
| 2025-01-09 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-09-13 | F0550, F0558 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | G |
| 2023-09-13 | F0756, F0760, F0761, F0812 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2023-09-13 | F0867, F0880 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
Why was Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Fine | $7,530 |
How is Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation staffed relative to the NC average?
| Measure | This facility | NC average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.04621 | 3.83430 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 61.0 | 49.0 |
| Average number of residents per day | 72.8 | 86.9 |
Who owns Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation, and what chain is it in?
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name RUTHERFORDTON NC OPCO LLC and belongs to the ASCENT HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | FRIEDMAN, YISROEL, SUMMERLIN, WESLEY | since 01/01/2024 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | PUNZELL, STEVEN, SUMMERLIN, WESLEY | since 04/10/2025 |
Were you or a family member harmed at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?