Highland Pines Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
- CCN
- 105690
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day
- 107
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 29 Aug 2024. The latest survey cycle has 18 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Florida is 6. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $196,670 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Pinellas County median | Florida median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 65 homes in the county, 694 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Florida median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 29 Aug 2024 | 18 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Jul 2022 | 7 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 12 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | F | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0726 | 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. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | K | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2025 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 12 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 27 Dec 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
| 18 Mar 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | Fine | $182,782 | |
| 8 Nov 2023 | Fine | $13,888 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Florida median | Florida average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.13 | 3.60 | 3.82 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.60 | 0.73 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.78 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | 2.31 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.04 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Florida median
- 41.8%
- RN turnover in a year
- 80.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.2% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Fi-Highland Pines, LLC
- Chain
- Florida Institute for Long-Term Care (17 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fi-Highland Pines, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Oct 2003 |
| Florida Institute for Long Term Care LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 23 Dec 2002 | |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 28 Jun 2011 | |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 13 Dec 2010 | |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 6 Jun 2012 | |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2009 | |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | 7 Apr 2025 | |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Adp of the snf | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Florida Institute for Long Term Care LLC | Adp of the snf | 7 Apr 2025 | |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | 20 Mar 2025 | |
| Omega Health Investors, Inc | Adp of the snf | 1 Jul 2003 | |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 Aug 2016 | |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | 7 Apr 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Pinellas County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Clearwater | 1 of 5 | 14 | $76,496 | 21 Feb 2024 | |
| Gulfside Health and Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 3 of 5 | 13 | $4,017 | 18 Jan 2024 | |
| Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center | Belleair | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 6 Feb 2025 | |
| Oaks of Clearwater, The | Clearwater | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 2 Oct 2025 | |
| Belleair Health Care Center | Clearwater | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| Kensington Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center | Clearwater | 1 of 5 | 17 | $18,070 | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| Aviata at Sand Key | Clearwater | 2 of 5 | 17 | $163,898 | 1 Feb 2024 | |
| Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 1 of 5 | 20 | $65,599 | 5 Dec 2024 | |
| Advanced Care Center | Clearwater | 4 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 19 Dec 2024 | |
| East Bay Rehabilitation Center | Clearwater | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 15 Feb 2024 | |
| Palm Garden of Pinellas | Largo | 1 of 5 | 17 | $10,039 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation | Largo | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 25 Jul 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center (CCN 105690). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/highland-pines-rehabilitation-center-clearwater-fl-105690/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 4 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Jul 2022.
- Who operates Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Florida Institute for Long-Term Care. The CMS ownership file names 4 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in Florida as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.