HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. It ranks #209 out of 264 facilities in Louisiana, placing it in the bottom half of the state, and #6 out of 9 in Rapides County, where only a few local options are better. The facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 5 in 2023 to 13 in 2025. Staffing is average with a 3/5 rating and a turnover rate of 49%, which is close to the state average. However, the facility has no fines on record, which is a positive sign, and it boasts more RN coverage than 90% of Louisiana facilities, ensuring better oversight of resident care. Unfortunately, there have been serious incidents reported, including a resident who fell multiple times and wasn't properly monitored for pain or transferred to the hospital in a timely manner, resulting in significant injuries. Another resident experienced delays in receiving necessary medical attention following a fall, raising concerns about the adherence to physician orders. These critical findings highlight a troubling pattern of neglect that families should carefully consider when evaluating this facility.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Louisiana
- #209/264
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Louisiana. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 23 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Louisiana average (2.4)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near Louisiana avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 23 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
3 deficiencies
2 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from neglect by failing to pro...
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CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to provide care and services that met professional standards of quality...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that the nurse staffing pattern was posted daily. The facility census was 89.Findings: Observation on 08/25/2025 at 11:00 a.m. of the p...
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Jan 2025
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure the interdisciplinary team assessed and determined if a resident was clinically appropriate for self-administration of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident received reasonable accommodation of...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Resident #96
Review of Resident #96's medical record revealed an admission date of 09/13/2024 with a re-entry date of 11/13/2024...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Requirements
(Tag F0622)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that required discharge documentation was completed for 1 (#99) out of 1 Residents reviewed for discharge. The total sample size was ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive person-centered plan of care was reviewed and revised for 2 residents (Resident #31 and Resident #75) o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to document a Discharge Summary for 2 residents (Resident #98 and Resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to complete an annual performance review of every certified nurse aide (CNA) at least once every 12 months for 2 (S16 CNA, and S17 CNA) of 5 (...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0568
(Tag F0568)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to provide quarterly personal funds statements for 3 residents of 3 (Resident #44, Resident #67 and Resident #75) residents review for perso...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0868
(Tag F0868)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) committee meeting was held at least quarterly and included the required staff members.
F...
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Dec 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure a resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promotes enhancement of his or her own quality of life. ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment by failing to ensure residents' assistive devices were maintained in clean and saniti...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to h...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 (#62) of 1 sampled resid...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure appropriate care and services had been provided for 1 (#3) of 1 residents reviewed for dialysis. The facility failed ...
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Nov 2022
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that each Resident was treated with respect and dignity in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of h...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to formulate an advanced directive was p...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview, record review, and review of the facility's policies and procedures, the facility failed to make prompt efforts to document and resolve grievances for 1 (#88) of 1 sampled Resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that a resident with an identified mental disorder was referr...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0685
(Tag F0685)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure 1 (#19) of 2 (#6, #19) residents reviewed for co...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Louisiana facilities.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 2 life-threatening violation(s). Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 23 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • Grade F (1/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Louisiana, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Staffed?
CMS rates HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Louisiana average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
State health inspectors documented 23 deficiencies at HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 21 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by CENTRAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 130 certified beds and approximately 94 residents (about 72% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in PINEVILLE, Louisiana.
How Does Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Compare to Other Louisiana Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Louisiana, HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.4, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the substantiated abuse finding on record.
Is Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Louisiana. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Stick Around?
HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Louisiana nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Ever Fined?
HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Any Federal Watch List?
HILLTOP NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.