B

HIGHLAND CARE CENTER

91 31 175TH STREET, JAMAICA, NY 11432
Score: 72 / 100

With a score of 72/100 and a B grade, Highland Care Center is a well-regarded option in Jamaica, New York. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 68th percentile statewide.

With 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, Highland Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Highland Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.95 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.42 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.88 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.62 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Feb 5, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Feb 5, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Feb 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Feb 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 20, 2021 · Infection Control 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 6.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 11.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 24.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
320
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4