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Highlands Rehabilitation and HealthcareCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
918 Main Street, Laporte, PA 18626
CCN
395683
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
120
Residents per day
105
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating2 of 5
Health inspection rating2 of 5
Staffing rating2 of 5
Quality measure rating3 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.

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.

CMS star ratings of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeSullivan County medianPennsylvania medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating25.03.03.0
Health inspection rating24.03.02.8
Staffing rating25.03.02.9
Quality measure rating35.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 656 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.

Health citations of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsPennsylvania median
Cycle 1 (latest)5 Feb 2026128
Cycle 216 Jan 2025138
Cycle 3No date218

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.

Scope and severity of the 46 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
5 Feb 2026F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.EStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey18 Mar 2026
5 Feb 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey18 Mar 2026

Survey cycle 2: 13 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
16 Jan 2025F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0688Provide 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 medical reason.EStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
16 Jan 2025F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard survey25 Feb 2025
10 Dec 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation3 Jan 2025
19 Oct 2024F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation13 Nov 2024

Survey cycle 3: 21 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
24 Apr 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation14 May 2024
24 Apr 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation14 May 2024
24 Apr 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation14 May 2024
9 Feb 2024F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DComplaint investigation19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.CStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard survey19 Mar 2024
9 Feb 2024F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard survey19 Mar 2024
27 Dec 2023F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.EComplaint investigation16 Jan 2024
9 Dec 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation9 Jan 2024

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.

Penalties of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare in the CMS penalties file
DateTypeFineDays without payment
11 Apr 2024Payment denial4

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.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
StaffThis homePennsylvania medianPennsylvania average (CMS)
All nurse staff3.173.603.89
Registered nurses (RN)0.390.700.79
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.870.91
Nurse aides1.912.19
All nurse staff, weekends2.893.303.53
Nurse staff turnover in a year
41.1%
Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
44.3%
RN turnover in a year
63.6%
Administrators who left in a year
0

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.

Quality measures of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homePennsylvania medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay8.8%15.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.6%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.3%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.0%2.9%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay3.8%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay9.4%16.1%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay2.0%4.5%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay30.9%17.2%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
For-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare LLC
Chain
Century Healthcare (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Century V Pennsylvania Holdco LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1 Apr 2024
Century V TBD Holdco LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest1 Apr 2024
Ohi Asset (PA), LP5% or greater security interest1 Apr 2024
Omega Healthcare Investors IncAdp of the snf1 Apr 2024

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.

Other homes in Sullivan County

The other nursing home in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterForksville5 of 54$012 Dec 2025

All 2 nursing homes in Sullivan County

Official channels

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare (CCN 395683). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/highlands-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-laporte-pa-395683/

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Questions

When was Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 5 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Jan 2025.
Who operates Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Century Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 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.