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Hillcrest Convalescent Center

1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705

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Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a nursing home in Durham, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(919) 286-7705
Last standard health inspection
May 29, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
86
Residents per day, on average
74.5
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Hillcrest Convalescent Center, INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (0 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

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  4. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.

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  8. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 14, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0111. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

    • Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Hillcrest Convalescent Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Hillcrest Convalescent Center have?

CMS lists 0 health citations. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Hillcrest Convalescent Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Hillcrest Convalescent Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Hillcrest Convalescent Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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