THE HILLCREST OF NORTH DALLAS – DALLAS, TX

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas

18648 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75252
(972) 517-7771
120 beds
All Dallas facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
62.31
Score /100
#11326
National Rank

#11326
of 14703 facilities
National
23.0% position
#896
of 1177 in TX
State Rank
#66
of 82 in Dallas
County Rank
#25
of 33 in Dallas
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 75252
ZIP Rank






About The Hillcrest Of North DallasThe Hillcrest Of North Dallas is located at 18648 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX, reachable at (972) 517-7771. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 110 residents per day. It is part of the Opco Skilled Management network (52 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2012-06-18. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas

Address

18648 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75252

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 26 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
62.31
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#11326 of 14703 nationally – #896 of 1177 in Texas

Who Is This Facility Best For?

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas may be considered for families with limited options in Dallas, TX, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightThe Hillcrest Of North Dallas currently provides 2 hours 53 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 25 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 74.6%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 53 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 31 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours57 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours25 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 34 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours10 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $236,449. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 4
Total Fines Amount $236449.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 5
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 235.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#11,326
of 14,703
National
Bottom 23%
#896
TX State
Bottom 24% in TX
#66
of 82
️ Dallas County
#66 of 82
#25
of 33
️ Dallas
#25 of 33
#2
of 2
ZIP 75252
#2 of 2

Nationally, The Hillcrest Of North Dallas ranks 11326th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 62.3/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 896th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Dallas, it ranks 25th out of 33 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,525 nationally and RN hours rank #10,671 nationally (#467 in TX).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 3.29 #9,580 / 14,703 #533 / 1,177 Below average
2023 3.34 #9,235 / 14,703 #467 / 1,177 Below average
2024 2.96 #12,740 / 14,703 #812 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.12 #12,250 / 14,703 #720 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 2.88 #13,525 / 14,703 #993 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 10%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TX State Rank Note
2022 0.55 #7,665 / 14,703 #180 / 1,177 Below average
2023 0.25 #12,852 / 14,703 #765 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 0.32 #12,012 / 14,703 #601 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.29 #12,807 / 14,703 #791 / 1,177 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.41 #10,671 / 14,703 #467 / 1,177 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2012-06-18. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (972) 517-7771 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

The Hillcrest Of North Dallas holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 62.3/100, placing it #11326 of 14703 facilities nationally and #896 of 1177 in Texas. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at The Hillcrest Of North Dallas receives a reported average of 2 hours 53 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 25 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 57 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 31 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 34 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 74.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $236,449. 19 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 4 fine(s) totaling $236,449, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 5. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 235.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, The Hillcrest Of North Dallas ranks 11326th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 62.3/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within TX, it ranks 896th out of 1,177 nursing homes. In Dallas, it ranks 25th out of 33 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,525 nationally and RN hours rank #10,671 nationally (#467 in TX). Our composite quality score of 62.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Dallas, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/texas/dallas/

Contact and Location

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18648 HILLCREST RD, Dallas, TX 75252
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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 110 (92% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Dallas County, TX
City Dallas, TX
ZIP Code 75252
Approved Since June 18, 2012
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 676315
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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