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Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Rutherfordton, North Carolina)

188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139

Phone: 8282869001

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
73.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Rutherford
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health4/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNorth Carolina AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.270.62-0.35
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.933.87-0.94
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover62.0%48.7%-

Health Citation History

12 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-12Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.G – Actual Harm
2023-09-13Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.G – Actual Harm
2023-09-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

14 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-12Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-12Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-09Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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