F

HIGHLAND HILLS POST ACUTE

1105 PERRY HIGHWAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237
Score: 21 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 21/100, Highland Hills Post Acute ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Highland Hills Post Acute is near the national average, with 3.45 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 100 deficiencies at Highland Hills Post Acute, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.92 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.66 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

100
Total Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 97 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity E
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Dec 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Environmental 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 30.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $37,516

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
200
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
43