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Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

3830 Blue Ridge Road

4.2(327 ratings)· Raleigh average: 4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
134
Rehab specialties
Specialized programs for orthopedic, stroke, and cancer rehab
Visitor check-in
Requires ID verification and issued guest pass

What Families Think

Reviewers of this skilled nursing and rehab facility in Raleigh mostly praise a clean, hotel-like building and warm, attentive front-desk and therapy staff who help residents recover after surgery or illness. However, a notable minority describe serious lapses in day-to-day care, including missed therapy sessions, skipped showers, and unmonitored medical needs, especially for long-term residents.

The Good

  • Clean, well-maintained, hotel-like facility
  • Friendly, welcoming front-desk and reception staff
  • Effective physical/occupational therapy for rehab patients
  • Attentive nursing during initial admission process
  • Staff described as caring during hospice or long stays

The Bad

  • Several reports of missed showers, therapy sessions, or basic hygiene care
  • Some reviewers describe unanswered phones and poor communication among rotating staff
  • One report of unmonitored oxygen levels contributing to a death
  • Multiple complaints about neglect and residents left in soiled diapers

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley is a senior living community in Raleigh, North Carolina offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 327 reviews.

About Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley is a residential healthcare community that pairs skilled clinical care with the comfort and conveniences of a luxury hotel setting. The main lobby features dramatic vaulted ceilings and stylish decor, and the building offers comfortable lounges and personal niches where residents and families can spend time together, whether watching a favorite show or reading in a quiet corner.

The facility is nestled in the hills above Crabtree Valley on six acres of grounds that are quiet, private, and peaceful. The park-like setting includes manicured lawns and landscaped gardens, giving residents and visitors a restful outdoor environment without leaving the attention of staff.

Hillcrest Raleigh provides a full range of senior care services, including after-hospital rehabilitative care with specialized programs for orthopedic rehab, advanced stroke rehabilitation, and cancer care. The community also offers comprehensive 24/7 skilled nursing care, described as Hillcrest's Elegant Care, for long-term residents.

Post-acute short-term rehabilitation is designed to bridge the gap between hospital and home, helping residents recover after illness, injury, or surgery. The skilled nursing program follows a resident-directed model of care, with around-the-clock health services and daily support from licensed caregivers experienced in complex health conditions.

The main dining room is located at the center of the facility and features a vaulted ceiling and chandelier, serving a variety of cuisine. A Certified Dietary Manager creates specialized meal plans tailored to each resident's needs and preferences. Hillcrest also notes it has one of the lowest re-hospitalization rates in North Carolina, attributing this to its continuum of care model that coordinates services after hospitalization.

Types of Care at Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley

4.2overall · 327 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (327)

Camilla Hunter

Jul 2026

via Google

I came to visit and drop off something for a patient excellent security. I was greeted by 2 nurses. One nurse even put gloves on and searched item I was leaving. Excellent security for night shift.

Linda Pitti

Jul 2026

via Google

I was quite impressed with the facility. We arrived at the facility with the patient who was immediately brought to his room and made comfortable. I have a really good feeling for this facility!

Liesa Johnson

Jul 2026

via Google

The facility is clean, the staff is friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to check on my mom . We are pleased with the therapy she is receiving during her recovery and the food isn't bad either .

Karen Herbin-davis

Jul 2026

via Google

Can't get anyone to answer phones<br>My 91 year old mom is there for indefinite time due to shattered hip. I pray this lack of communication is very temporary.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Mar 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2025

Dec 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 7, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2024

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 7, 2024

Sep 16, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 25, 2022

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 25, 2022

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley offer?

Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley located?

Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley is located at 3830 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, North Carolina.

What do families say about Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley?

Reviewers of this skilled nursing and rehab facility in Raleigh mostly praise a clean, hotel-like building and warm, attentive front-desk and therapy staff who help residents recover after surgery or illness. However, a notable minority describe serious lapses in day-to-day care, including missed therapy sessions, skipped showers, and unmonitored medical needs, especially for long-term residents.

How did Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley do on recent health and safety inspections?

Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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