Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0605
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0610
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0628
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0657
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0684
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0689
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0732
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.
Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0757
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0802
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0802 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-12.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS in DULUTH, MN inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in DULUTH, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.