HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
700 S. CAYUGA AVENUE, Altoona, PA 16602
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 133-bed for-profit nursing facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (23.7%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 133 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Altoona, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (34% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Altoona.
How is HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.7% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Altoona options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILLTOP HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
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 Altoona
Altoona sits in Blair County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 25,372 (20.7%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $50,856
- Median home value
- $128,200
Demographics for Blair County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Altoona.
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