Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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How Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (13.3%) is below the North Carolina average of 22.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rutherfordton, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 14.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — about the same as the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8% (42% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Rutherfordton.
How is Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.6% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 13.3% here versus 22.8% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton sits in Rutherford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 14,333 (21.5%)
- Median age
- 45.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,183
- Median home value
- $125,100
Demographics for Rutherford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rutherfordton.
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