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Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 345083
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 12 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 1 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 14
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- March 12, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | March 12, 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | January 9, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 14 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
12 health citations across 3 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
March 12, 2026: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/01/2026 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/01/2026 |
January 9, 2025: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/22/2025 |
| E | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/22/2025 |
September 13, 2023: 8 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| D | F-0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| E | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| E | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| E | F-0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| E | F-0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| G | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
| G | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 09/18/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | D | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/31/2026 |
| 03/12/2026 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/31/2026 |
| 03/12/2026 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/31/2026 |
| 03/12/2026 | D | K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 07/31/2026 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | F | K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | F | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 01/09/2025 | D | K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/07/2025 |
| 09/13/2023 | D | K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/08/2023 |
| 09/13/2023 | D | K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/08/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.05 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.34 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.74 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.96 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.71 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.21 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 61 | 49 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 44.4 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 1 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Rutherfordton NC Opco LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Ascent Healthcare Management (6 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 80
- Average residents per day
- 72.8
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- December 13, 1972
- County/parish
- Rutherford
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
4 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN, YISROEL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SUMMERLIN, WESLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PUNZELL, STEVEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SUMMERLIN, WESLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- DHSR Complaint Intake Unit: File a Complaint. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.