North Carolina average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

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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.
William Burroughs serves as the Administrator at Hillside Nursing and Rehab. He is the primary contact for the facility and is responsible for overseeing its operations and ensuring compliance with policies related to care and services.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
73% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Exercise Programs
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 46 | This facility has 98% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina nursing home (1 vs. NC avg 46). Click this badge to view the full North Carolina ranking.↓ 98% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.3 | 15.3 | This facility has 98% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina nursing home (0.3 vs. NC avg 15.3). Click this badge to view the full North Carolina ranking.↓ 98% better |
The most recent inspection on September 5, 2025, found no health deficiencies, indicating the facility met required standards at that time. Earlier inspections showed a mostly compliant record, with one deficiency noted in June 2023 related to medication storage temperatures in one medication room. Inspectors cited an issue with the refrigerator temperature not being maintained within the manufacturer’s specified range, but this was promptly corrected during the inspection. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The overall trend suggests improvement, with the most recent inspections showing no deficiencies after the earlier medication storage issue.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNorth Carolina average 4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2023
North Carolina average 20.9
North Carolina average 4.99
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 1 citation resulted from standard inspections.
North Carolina average: 1.3
North Carolina average: 0.9
Hillside Nursing & Rehab is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wake Forest's city center to Hillside Nursing & Rehab's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,102 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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Hillside Nursing & Rehab is in the Wake Forest neighborhood of Wake Forest.
Hillside Nursing & Rehab has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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Hillside Nursing & Rehab is located at 968 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
(919) 556-4082 will put you in contact with the team at Hillside Nursing & Rehab.
Yes — Hillside Nursing & Rehab is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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