The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HILLTOP HEIGHTS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
JOHNSTOWN, PA · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
HILLTOP HEIGHTS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in Johnstown, PA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating; reported nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it is flagged for the lowest overall rating.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3598 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3598.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.55
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.83
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
14%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.2%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
97.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
70.3%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
61.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $4,938 in total fines.
- $1,764
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
- $3,174
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 126 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 88.3 residents on an average day (74% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.