Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home Facility
188 Oscar Justice Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139
We’re a bit different from other facilities due to our small size (80 beds) which enables the staff to have very personal relationships with every resident.
Operated by White Oak Management, Inc, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 80 beds, Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Rutherfordton average about 49 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 61%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Rutherford County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 80
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 61%
- Last health inspection March 2026
Resident & family reviews
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