Hillcrest Center
Wyncote, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395481) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (215) 884-9990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Hillcrest Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Hillcrest Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including about 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.5%.
Hillcrest Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the current data.
About this facility
Hillcrest Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wyncote, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, operating with 180 certified beds and an average of 160.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since October 1980. It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 5, and staffing rating of 1. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.17, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 0.38. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.5%.
Regarding federal penalty history, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for Hillcrest Center in this data.
Families evaluating this facility should note the contrast between its high quality measure rating and its low staffing rating and below-average overall rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hillcrest Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, with about 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is reported at 36.5%. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is reported for Hillcrest Center in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillcrest Center has 180 certified beds and an average of 160.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hillcrest Center has been certified since October 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (1 star) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2158849990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2158849990 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395481?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.