Overall quality of life and resident wellbeing
Staff and Care Quality Divide
Quality of life
Care & staff
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in North Carolina
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in North Carolina
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in North Carolina
Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a Nursing Home in North Carolina
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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Communication Issues with Families
Communication Issues with Families
Positive Physical Environment
Positive Physical Environment
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
154
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.1%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Occupancy rate
83.1%
Residents per day (avg)
80
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
93% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
5% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$35.3M
Profit
$2.0M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$35,317,353.00
Profit
$2,021,242.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$12.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$32.3M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.Compare Nursing Homes around Durham
Hillcrest Convalescent Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
81
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83.1%
$33,993,149.00
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38.1%
80.20
5/5
5.7592
5/5
5/5
3/5
-
Croasdaile Village
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
3
EZEKIEL, SUSAN
82.2%
$47,453,041.00
$15,137,943.00
31.9%
85.80
5/5
5.7529
5/5
4/5
4/5
1
Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Concordia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation – Rose Manor
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
47
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PruittHealth – Carolina Point
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- NC Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
North Carolina Senior Care Options
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
In-Home Aide Services
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
North Carolina LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
North Carolina SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
North Carolina Special Assistance
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors
NC Medicaid CAP/DA
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC Specifics:High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
NC SCO (via NFCSP)
North Carolina Senior Care Options
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- NC Specifics:Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
- NC Specifics:Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
In-Home Aide Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- NC Specifics:Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- NC Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
North Carolina LIHEAP
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
North Carolina SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- NC Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- NC Specifics:High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program
Urgent Repair Program (URP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$30,258/year (50% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
- NC Specifics:Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
North Carolina Special Assistance
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled), NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- NC Specifics:Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
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