Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Lower Burrell, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395208) · 103 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (724) 339-1071 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Hillcrest reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Hillcrest has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit, limited liability company-owned nursing home in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 6, 1967, and is certified for 103 beds, with an average of 68.6 residents in daily residence.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings include a Health Inspection rating of 1, a Quality Measures rating of 3, and a Staffing rating of 1.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.61694 per resident per day, including 1.00458 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows 0 federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this location in the provided data.
Hillcrest is part of the Core Healthcare chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile is based on that published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hillcrest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.61694 hours per resident per day, including 1.00458 RN hours per resident per day, with a 58.2% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillcrest is certified for 103 beds and has an average daily census of 68.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Core Healthcare chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Hillcrest has been certified since June 6, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Hillcrest scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7243391071 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7243391071 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing for scheduling and specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395208?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.