Durham, NC

Hillcrest Convalescent Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC

(919) 286-7705

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

86

Certified beds

Average residents

78

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.25

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.88

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.43

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.55

All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.13

RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

5.11

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

1.04

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.37

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.32

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.87

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.29

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

6%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,115

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

59.72

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0149

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.33

Baseline 18.02% · Performance 19.42% · Measure score 4.33 · Achievement 4.33 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.65

Baseline 5.64% · Performance 6.45% · Measure score 4.65 · Achievement 4.65 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.91

Baseline 52.70% · Performance 43.61% · Measure score 4.91 · Achievement 4.91 · Improvement 2.77

Adjusted total nurse staffing

10

Baseline 6.60 hours · Performance 5.96 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 8.26%
10.72%
2.5 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 835 · Observed rate 6.47% · Lower 95% interval 6.58%
Discharge to community 72.94%
50.57%
22.4 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 935 · Observed rate 68.34% · Lower 95% interval 69.35%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.97
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.6%
95.27%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 570 · Denominator 584
Falls with major injury 0.34%
0.77%
0.4 pts better
Numerator 2 · Denominator 584
Discharge self-care score 51.99%
53.69%
1.7 pts worse
Numerator 222 · Denominator 427
Discharge mobility score 52.93%
50.94%
2 pts better
Numerator 226 · Denominator 427
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.05%
2.29%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 12 · Denominator 584 · Adjusted rate 2.2%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.45%
7.12%
0.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 584 · Observed rate 5.82% · Lower 95% interval 4.93%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.63%
8.2%
2.6 pts worse
Numerator 18 · Denominator 320
Staff flu vaccination coverage 31.52%
42%
10.5 pts worse
Numerator 145 · Denominator 460
Discharge function score 62.3%
56.45%
5.8 pts better
Numerator 266 · Denominator 427
Transfer of health information to provider 96.5%
95.95%
0.5 pts better
Numerator 138 · Denominator 143
Transfer of health information to patient 99.02%
96.28%
2.7 pts better
Numerator 403 · Denominator 407
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 67.62%
25.2%
42.4 pts better
Numerator 213 · Denominator 315

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.8
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 2.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.2
1.8
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
91.5%
2.9 pts better
93.4%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.0% · Q2 90.5% · 4Q avg 94.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.7%
94.1%
8.4 pts worse
95.5%
9.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
3.6%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.8%
4.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.4%
7.2%
6.2 pts worse
5.4%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 10.0% · 4Q avg 13.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.0%
21.6%
1.6 pts better
19.6%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 14.3% · 4Q avg 20.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.0%
15.0%
10 pts worse
16.7%
8.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
16.8%
0.2 pts worse
14.9%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 17.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.2%
0.9%
1.3 pts worse
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.6%
2.6 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 38.9%
21.2%
17.7 pts worse
19.8%
19.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 38.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 20.3%
6.0%
14.3 pts worse
5.1%
15.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 24.7% · 4Q avg 20.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
79.9%
18.5 pts better
81.7%
16.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.4% · Q2 98.4% · Q3 99.7% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 98.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.6%
13.2%
3.6 pts better
12.0%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.6% · Observed 9.4% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
1.5%
0.7 pts worse
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.4%
78.1%
13.3 pts better
79.7%
11.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.2%
22.9%
1.3 pts worse
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.2% · Observed 23.0% · Expected 22.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-21 · Fire 2025-02-21

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-12-14 · Fire 2023-12-14

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-14 · Fire 2022-07-14

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-21

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-02-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-02-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2022-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-09-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-14

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2022-09-18

Inspection history

Recent health citations

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Smith, Lenwood

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 2 facilities 2017-10-01
Smith, Thomas

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 9 facilities 2017-10-01
Hoover, William

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

23% 3 facilities 2018-03-01
Tattersall, Crystal

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

23% 2 facilities 2018-03-01
Branch Banking & Trust Company

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2015-07-07
Branch Banking & Trust Company

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2015-07-07
Fayer, Cynthia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-09-01
Hoover, Nadine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-07-28
Hoover, Nadine

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-07-28
Hoover, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2005-05-04
Hoover, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2010-11-01
Shipley, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1988-12-07
Smith, Lenwood

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-12-11
Smith, Thomas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2001-06-12
Smith, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2005-11-17
Smith, Valerie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-07-01
Tattersall, Crystal

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2009-07-16

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