HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
100 LITTLE DRIVE, Lower Burrell, PA 15068
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How HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 103 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (39% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Lower Burrell.
How is HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.7% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 103 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILLCREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell sits in Westmoreland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 79,710 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 47.2 years
- Median household income
- $61,398
- Median home value
- $157,200
Demographics for Westmoreland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lower Burrell.
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