Hillside Nursing & Rehab

Hillside Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Hillside Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Hillside Nursing & Rehab

968 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587 View Map

Hillside Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

Hillside Nursing & Rehab is a Nursing Home in North Carolina

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Overview of Hillside Nursing & Rehab

Enjoy an improved quality of life with Hillside Nursing & Rehab, a compassionate community in Wake Forest, NC, offering assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. Residents here are given a warm and comforting environment where they can receive round-the-clock care, supervision, and assistance with their daily living activities. Those living with chronic illnesses and require long-term care have access to comprehensive nursing care and physician services from Hillside’s Medical Directors.

With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, residents recovering from an injury or hospitalization can enjoy a quick and smooth healing journey in the community. They also feature a vibrant activity program designed to keep residents moving and actively engaged in their community. Proper nutrition is always observed by their registered dietitian who carefully curates residents’ meal plans. At Hillside Nursing & Rehab, residents are given diverse opportunities to enjoy life even as they face serious illness or recover from an injury.

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Home Information Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
130
Occupancy
87.0%
Total Bed Days Available
54750
Avg. Length of Stay
114 days
Avg. Residents per Day
111
Finance
Home Revenue
$14,088,888.00
Payroll Costs
$6,109,717.00
Profit
$1,874,887.00
Total Home Costs
$11,559,759.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
43.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
345417
Owner Name
CLIFTON, MARY MARGARET
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Wake
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
310
Total Discharges
309
% Medicaid Admissions
3%
% Medicare Admissions
77%
% Private Pay Admissions
20%
% Medicaid Discharges
19%
% Medicare Discharges
59%
% Private Pay Discharges
22%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4.05 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
15834
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7981
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
14872
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Larry Celeste

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

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Types of Care at Hillside Nursing & Rehab

Nursing Home Assisted Living
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Address 968 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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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 Wake County
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Wake Forest
130
No
A+
19
CLIFTON, MARY MARGARET
87.0%
$14,088,888.00
$6,109,717.00
43.4%
111.30
5/5
4.0488
5/5
3/5
2/5
-
Private Rooms
BellaRose Nursing and Rehab
SNF

24/7 care needed

Garner
100
No
-
4
BURROUGHS, WILLIAM
89.4%
$13,500,480.00
$5,355,137.00
39.7%
90.70
5/5
3.1986
5/5
2/5
2/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Suites
Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

Raleigh
90
No
-
51
UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE / RALEIGH, INC
84.9%
$7,634,950.00
$4,294,881.00
56.3%
86.30
1/5
3.5252
1/5
2/5
2/5
2
Private / Shared Rooms
Perry Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

Raleigh
-
No
-
24
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Shared Rooms
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

Raleigh
95
No
-
49
MCINTYRE, HANNAH
88.4%
$13,834,411.00
$4,280,354.00
30.9%
86.20
2/5
3.8584
2/5
3/5
2/5
4
Private / Semi-Private Suites

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

158
Total Staff
156
Employees
2
Contractors
47,443
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 16 9.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 9.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 82 8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
127 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
1,102 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 82 0 82 25,359 91 100% 8
Licensed Practical Nurse 21 0 21 7,931 91 100% 9.1
Registered Nurse 14 2 16 3,692 91 100% 9.6
RN Director of Nursing 4 0 4 1,855 78 86% 8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician 6 0 6 1,774 77 85% 7.1
Medication Aide/Technician 4 0 4 989 86 95% 10.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 4 0 4 938 77 85% 5.5
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 861 68 75% 6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 765 62 68% 9.2
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 723 81 89% 6.3
Dietitian 2 0 2 594 70 77% 7.8
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 533 68 75% 7.8
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 389 66 73% 5.2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jun 2023 – Jun 2023)

1
Inspections
1
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
1
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2023
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
1
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Pharmacy Services
1
100% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 1
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (NC)
Avg Citations (State)
20.9
This Facility: 1
Avg Critical (State)
1.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Jun 08, 2023 E Pharmacy F0761 Corrected
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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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