Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest
968 East Wait Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27588
Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest is a nursing home in Wake Forest, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (919) 556-4082
- Last standard health inspection
- September 5, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 130
- Residents per day, on average
- 119.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (1 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2023.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 8, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2023.
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 July 20, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BENNETT, RICHARD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 03/09/1992
- CLIFTON, MARY MARGARET5% or greater direct ownership interest · 45% · since 03/09/1992
- BRYANT -LEVANT, KARENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/06/2021
- EVANS, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2002
Questions
When was Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest last inspected?
CMS lists September 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since June 8, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.