Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Durham, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345001) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (919) 286-7705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Convalescent Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Hillcrest Convalescent Center reports 5.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, a 5-star staffing rating, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.4%.
Hillcrest Convalescent Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available data.
About this facility
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Durham, North Carolina, certified since 1967 to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility is licensed for 86 beds and reports an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hillcrest holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars — reflecting all four component ratings CMS publishes.
Nurse staffing levels average 5.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.
Families should note this profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data and should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Convalescent Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hillcrest accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 31.4% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data 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, the available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillcrest is certified for 86 beds and has an average daily census of 74.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for Hillcrest are 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9192867705 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9192867705 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345001?state=NC.
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.