Set in Durham, North Carolina, Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a distinguished assisted living community offering various services, including Short-term Inpatient Rehabilitation, 24/7 Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living. Hillcrest Durham is positioned just on the outskirts of the bustling downtown area, providing residents with easy access to local treasures. Rooted in seven decades of dedicated experience in senior care, it ensures that the level of care and contentment provided meets the highest standards. Their grounds exude tranquility, fostering an atmosphere of privacy and serenity.
Hillcrest Durham stands out by affording residents unparalleled privacy, personalized attention, and utmost convenience at the heart of Bull City, bolstered by round-the-clock skilled nursing care. Whether one requires a moderate level of assistance or a comprehensive care approach, Hillcrest Durham stands steadfast in delivering exceptional support. Within its spacious accommodations—featuring choices between private, semi-private, and even fully-appointed two-room suites—seniors find the ideal setting.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The North Carolina average is: 58.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Hillcrest Convalescent Center | NH AL RC SNF | Durham | 86
Facility
86
NC AVG
92
Rank
#45 / 80 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NC AVG
81.3%
Rank
#34 / 72 | +7% | 6.30
Facility
6.30
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#12 / 83 | ? | -6% | +58% | $0
Facility
$0
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#1 / 89 | - | - | - | 75 | - |
81
Facility
81
NC AVG
33
Rank
#3 / 112 | William Hoover | $25.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$25.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#12 / 84 | $14.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
$8.2M
Rank
#11 / 84 | 58%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
NC AVG
58.6%
Rank
#18 / 84 | 345001 | ||||
| Treyburn Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Durham | 132
Facility
132
NC AVG
92
Rank
#16 / 80 |
75.9%
Facility
75.9%
NC AVG
81.3%
Rank
#58 / 72 | -7% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#49 / 83 | C | +34% | 0% | $124.5k
Facility
$124.5k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#84 / 89 | 26
Facility
26
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#68 / 83 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#62 / 83 | 3 | 100 | - |
3
Facility
3
NC AVG
33
Rank
#109 / 112 | Steven Kerley | $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#32 / 84 | $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
$8.2M
Rank
#44 / 84 | 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NC AVG
58.6%
Rank
#59 / 84 | 345458 | ||||
| PruittHealth – Carolina Point | NH HOS RC SNF | Durham | 138
Facility
138
NC AVG
92
Rank
#13 / 80 |
84.3%
Facility
84.3%
NC AVG
81.3%
Rank
#41 / 72 | +4% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
NC AVG
3.98
Rank
#72 / 83 | C+ | -5% | -16% | $52.9k
Facility
$52.9k
NC AVG
$74.6k
Rank
#72 / 89 | 18
Facility
18
NC AVG
20.9
Rank
#56 / 83 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NC AVG
5.0
Rank
#30 / 83 | 2 | 116 | - |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#95 / 112 | Laticia Beatty | $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#51 / 84 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
$8.2M
Rank
#43 / 84 | 51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
51.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NC AVG
58.6%
Rank
#32 / 84 | 345551 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other NC nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Durham. See how we rank facilities
Treyburn Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Durham, NC, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while respite care offers a short-term stay for someone who needs temporary residential support. The respite option may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.
The center has 132 beds. Private and semi-private rooms give a resident the choice of having a room alone or sharing with another resident. Total nurse staffing is 3h 59m per resident per day, representing the amount of nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.
Rehabilitation services support people recovering from hospital stays, with a gym for exercise and therapy-related activity. Programs include Accelerated Care Plus, a Post COVID-19 Recovery Program, telemedicine, short-term stays, inpatient residential stays and specialty programs. Residents also have access to a barber and salon, along with a courtyard and landscaped grounds for outdoor time on the campus.
PruittHealth, Carolina Point provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Durham, NC, along with hospice and respite care. Short and long term nursing services support residents who need ongoing care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay when a regular caregiver needs temporary coverage. The community has 138 beds, with private and semi private rooms for residents who want a room to themselves or need shared accommodation.
Rehabilitation and therapy services support short term recovery within the facility, while the beauty salon and spa provide on site grooming services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, meaning the nursing staff time assigned to each resident across a day. PruittHealth, Carolina Point may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation, ongoing nursing care, hospice support, or a temporary stay while a regular caregiver is unavailable.
Croasdaile Village is the ideal backdrop for a fulfilling and delightful retirement in Durham’s vibrant embrace. Set against the former dairy farm spanning over 100 acres, this assisted living community blends the serenity of rural surroundings seamlessly with the convenience of urban living. Croasdaile Village’s expansive campus caters to a diverse community. The allure lies not only in the sprawling open spaces but also in the sought-after location of Durham itself.
For senior residents at Croasdaile, the vista of native hardwoods, meadows, and the tranquil private lake unfolds from maintained walking paths—a serene panorama capturing North Carolina’s splendor. Here, a newfound sense of liberation blossoms, where the avenues for camaraderie and personal fulfillment are limitless. At Croasdaile Village, the power to shape days around passions and happiness becomes a reality, ushering in an era of boundless opportunity and cherished companionship with farm-to-table dining experiences, world-renowned museums, and captivating sporting events, the community revels in the best Durham offers. Yet, above all, it’s the strong sense of belonging that genuinely transforms Croasdaile Village into a cherished home.
Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Durham, NC that also provides hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing assistance and supervision in a residential setting.
Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents nearing the end of life. Palliative care addresses comfort and symptom management for people with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.
The facility provides sub-acute and long-term care, with rehabilitation available on site so therapy can be included in a resident’s care plan. Sub-acute care can support continued medical and rehabilitation needs after hospital treatment, while long-term care serves residents who need ongoing care. Meals are planned and prepared under the oversight of an in-house registered dietitian, and individualized special diets are developed with families and physicians to match medical needs. Transportation is available for residents who need help traveling to appointments or other destinations, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.
Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in Durham, NC. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care takes place in Serenity Gardens, a secure memory care unit. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, so the range of care may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support, a secured memory care setting, or temporary care.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, and the Restore unit has private rehabilitation suites for short term stays focused on rehabilitation. On site laboratory services and X rays mean residents can have those services completed at the community, while an on site beauty salon and gourmet meals prepared by Chef Preston Mayo add to the daily routine. Weekly outings and religious services are offered as scheduled activities, but the community’s Walk Score is 31 out of 100, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who do not drive would generally need transportation for those errands.
Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Rose Manor is a distinguished nursing home in Durham, North Carolina. This exceptional community specializes in delivering targeted short-term rehabilitation services, effectively bridging the transition between hospital stays, the comfort of home, and long-term care.
Experience a transformative approach to care that values well-being and autonomy in Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Rose Manor. Within their nurturing and empathetic environment, the emphasis lies on cultivating independence and preserving dignity for each senior resident under their care.
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Durham, NC
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — North Carolina Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 7 nursing homes in Durham, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Durham, NC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Durham, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Durham, NC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
Nursing Homes in Durham at a glance
