Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 44 problems at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $28,937.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  Inspected June 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by July 10, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

  Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

  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.

  Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 6, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.