Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HILLCREST CENTER
WYNCOTE, PA · 180 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395481 · first certified October 1980
Ownership
Operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PA
12 citations — more than 56% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
12 of the 12 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 12 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 12 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | 1 |
| May 2, 2025 | 1 |
| April 16, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 12
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 12 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 5, 2026) |
May 2, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2025) |
July 29, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 10, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.