Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest
968 East Wait Avenue, Wake Forest, NC 27588
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest Compares
Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest is a 130-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.6%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 130 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.6% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (60% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.2% — worse than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest with other nursing homes in Wake Forest.
What keeps Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.6% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 5.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest?
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 Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest
Wake Forest sits in Wake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 127,133 (11.6%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $83,567
- Median home value
- $301,600
Demographics for Wake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wake Forest.
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