F

Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center

1111 S HIGHLAND AVE, CLEARWATER, FL 33756
Score: 2 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 2/100, Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center ranks in the bottom tier of Florida nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center, with 3.16 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.78 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.98 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Apr 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity K
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0710 Severity K
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity K
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0773 Severity K
    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity K
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.5% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $272,512

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 2 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20