Nursing home · Durham, NC
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705 · (919) 286-7705
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a 86-bed for-profit nursing home in Durham, North Carolina (Durham County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1967. On average it cares for 74 residents a day (about 87% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 6.17 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.26 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 5.74 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 27% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 29, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 0 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Hillcrest Convalescent Center, INC.. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Hillcrest Convalescent Center?
CMS rates Hillcrest Convalescent Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Hillcrest Convalescent Center have?
86 certified beds, with an average of 74 residents a day.
Does Hillcrest Convalescent Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Hillcrest Convalescent Center?
(919) 286-7705. Address: 1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).