Nursing home in Clearwater, Florida
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
1111 S HIGHLAND AVE, Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 446-0581
- The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Aug 29, 2024. CMS counts 18 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home18
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 27 health deficiencies on 6 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 5 immediate jeopardy, 1 actual harm, 21 potential for harm.
- 5 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 1 Actual harm
- 21 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 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.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 1, 2026 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 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.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Administration Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 17, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
Show the other 17 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Aug 29, 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.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 29, 2024 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 25, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 18, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 18, 2024 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jan 18, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.13 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.29 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home48.5%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $196,670, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 115 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 107.4 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Florida Institute for Long-Term Care (17 facilities) |
| Legal business name | FI-HIGHLAND PINES, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Feb 1, 1990 |
| County | Pinellas |
| CMS certification number | 105690 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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