Inspection Reports for Hillside Nursing & Rehab
968 Wait Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, NC, 27587
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
0.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
94% better than North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey of Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest to assess compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the inspection, indicating the facility met the required standards at the time of the survey.
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 6, 2024
Visit Reason
This document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest following a survey completed on 09/06/2024.
Findings
No health deficiencies were found during the survey.
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 1
Jun 8, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with medication storage requirements, specifically ensuring drugs and biologicals are stored at manufacturer-specified refrigeration temperatures.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain the Unit 2 Medication Room refrigerator within the recommended temperature range of 36°F to 46°F for refrigerated medications, with four out of six recorded temperatures outside this range. The Maintenance Director adjusted the refrigerator thermostat to correct the temperature, and subsequent observations confirmed the refrigerator temperature was within the acceptable range.
Severity Breakdown
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to store medications at the refrigeration temperature specified by the manufacturer in 1 of 3 Medication Rooms observed (Unit 2 Med Room). | Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm |
Report Facts
Recorded refrigerator temperatures outside recommended range: 4
Recorded refrigerator temperatures: 6
Thermostat setting: 6
Thermostat correct setting: 5
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse #1 | Confirmed temperature reading of the thermometer in the Unit 2 Med Room refrigerator and accompanied observations. | |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing (DON) | Participated in interviews and observations regarding medication refrigerator temperatures and corrective actions. |
| Maintenance Director | Checked and adjusted the thermostat of the Unit 2 Med Room refrigerator and confirmed thermometer accuracy. | |
| Consultant Pharmacist | Confirmed the standard temperature range for refrigerated medications during interview. |
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