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Highland Hills Post Acute

1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · Allegheny County · (412) 369-9955

200 certified beds, about 173 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990

CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse in a recent inspection Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395826 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 19, 2025, inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).

Of 100 health citations since September 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,709 in the last three years; the largest was $18,213, and the latest is dated September 25, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.19 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.85 of those hours.

48.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).

CMS links it to PACS Group, an affiliated group of 275 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 100 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
69D
22E
6F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
June 16, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 9, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a physician order for wound care and failed to provide appropriate treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one of four residents (Resident R1).
  2. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 9, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain residents were provided necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers (PU/PIs - injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin) for one of four residents (Resident R2).
March 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 7, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider for two of four residents (discharged Resident R1 and Resident R3).
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 7, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined and failed to obtain failed to obtain a physician order for a hospital transfer for one of four residents (Resident R3) and failed to obtain physician orders for management of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) for one of two residents (discharged Resident R2).
December 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations and resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that nail care was provided for four of ten residents (Resident R3, R4, R5, and R6).
  2. 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 medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, observations, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited mobility receives appropriate services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility for three of three residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3).
  3. D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    F583 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain resident's confidential personal and medical records for one of three residents (Resident R1).
  4. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to revise a care plan to accurately reflect the current status for one of three residents (Resident R1).
December 19, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 15 citations
  1. F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    F908 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that equipment was in safe operating condition for the facility's Automated External Defibrillators (AED-a portable, electronic device designed to diagnose and treat life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias) (Second floor and first floor) and crash cart (a supply cart used in an emergency - second floor).
  2. F
    Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
    F922 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow established procedures of water storage to ensure that water is available to essential areas when there is a loss of normal water supply.
  3. E
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to determine whether it was safe to self-administer medications for four of seven residents (Resident R31, R40, R70 and R102).
  4. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to include hypoglycemia protocols for one of three sampled residents (Resident R19) and failed to obtain a physician order for three of four residents (Resident R10, R102 and R149).
  5. E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, staff interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for four of six residents (Residents R10, R127, R158 and R172).
  6. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent cross contamination during a dressing change for one of three residents (Resident R7) and failed to ensure that Enhanced Barrier Precautions were managed properly for three of three residents (Resident R16, Resident R89, and Resident R159).
  7. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident group meeting, clinical record review, observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate the call bell needs for one of five residents (Resident R149).
  8. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNF-ABN) for one of three sampled resident records (Resident R134).
  9. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident council group interview, observations and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for one of three common areas (Vending machine area).
  10. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, facility documents, resident clinical records, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an environment free of abuse for one of five sampled residents (Resident R167).
  11. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an injury obtained during care to eliminate possible neglect for one of five residents (Resident R11).
  12. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS - a periodic assessment of care needs) accurately reflected the resident's status for two of four residents (Resident R127 and R161).
  13. D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement procedures to ensure the timely acquisition and administration of prescribed medications for one of six sampled residents (Resident R109).
  14. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store medications and biologicals properly and securely in two of five medications carts (first floor medication cart four and second floor medication cart two) and two of two medication rooms (first floor, and second floor medication rooms).
  15. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 28, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, observations, staff, and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents food products based on their preferences for two of eight residents (Resident R149, R174).
September 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 12 citations
  1. J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical and facility record review, facility provided documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for one resident resulting in elopement (resident exits to an unsupervised and unauthorized location without staff's knowledge). This failure created an immediate jeopardy situation for one of twelve residents (Resident R1) identified as having a high risk for wandering.
  2. F
    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
    F850 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility files and an interview with the Human Resources Director Employee E9, it was determined that the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified social worker from 7/27/25, through 9/2/25.
  3. E
    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
    F944 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) for three of five employees (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E15, and NA Employee E5, and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E16).
  4. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, and facility provided documents, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one of four residents (Resident R3) was free from abuse perpetrated by a resident with aggressive behaviors (Resident R1).
  5. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures to ensure a complete and thorough investigation of two allegations of abuse for two of three residents (Resident R1 and R3).
  6. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical records, incident reports, reports submitted to the State, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for two of three residents (Resident R1, and R3).
  7. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of an elopement and possibility of neglect for one of three residents (Resident R1).
  8. D
    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 medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited mobility receives appropriate services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility for one of four residents (Resident R4).
  9. D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide sufficient and timely social services related to assistance in transferring to the Veterans Affairs (VA) for a behavioral bed for one of twelve residents (Resident R1).
  10. D
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of a job description, facility and clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) did not effectively manage the facility to make certain that proper supervision was provided for residents at high risk for elopement as required, resulting in a resident elopement creating an immediate jeopardy situation.
  11. D
    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
    F844 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of regulations, documents submitted to the State agency and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to notify the State agency of a change in the facility's Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) at the time of the change.
  12. D
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
    F941 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 15, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility education documents, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on effective communication for two of five staff members (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E15, and NA Employee E5).
July 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, incident reports, facility documents, employee statements, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision who was an elopement risk which resulted in an elopement for one of seven residents (Resident R1). This was identified for past non-compliance for Resident R1.
May 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from abuse for two of three residents reviewed (Resident R1 and R2).
  2. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to implement written policies and procedures to ensure a complete and thorough investigation of three allegations of abuse for two of three residents (Resident R1 and R2).
  3. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical record, incident reports, reports submitted to the State, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of abuse for one of three residents (Resident R1).
  4. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation of three allegations of abuse for two of three residents (Resident R1 and R2).
  5. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 28, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to notify a physician, failed to notify family, and failed to complete an assessment of a resident after an abuse allegation was made for three abuse allegations for two of three residents (Resident R1 and R2).
March 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 6 citations
  1. J
    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.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on manufacturer's instructions, clinical record reviews, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff had the specific competencies and skill sets necessary to provide care for a resident with a Life Vest (a wearable defibrillator designed to protect residents from sudden cardiac death), and placed two of two residents in immediate jeopardy in which health and safety were impacted (Resident R1, and R2).
  2. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that included Life Vest (wearable defibrillator designed to protect residents from sudden cardiac death), and interventions needed to provide effective and person-centered care for two of two residents (Resident R1, and R2).
  3. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop care plans that included instructions to provide person centered care for one of two residents (Resident R1).
  4. D
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    F712 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a physician completed the initial comprehensive visit for three of six residents (Residents R3, R4, and R5).
  5. D
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    F835 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of job descriptions, clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) and the Director of Nursing (DON) failed to ensure that nursing staff had the specific competencies and skill set necessary to provide care for residents with a Life Vest (a wearable defibrillator designed to protect residents from sudden cardiac death).
  6. D
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interviews and a review of the facility's assessment it was determined that the facility failed to implement and document a complete facility wide assessment, which identified the specific resources necessary to care for its specific resident population.
January 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 7, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make certain controlled substances were accounted for accurately for four of seven residents (Resident R1, R2, R3, and R4).
December 12, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 20 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store food products in dry storage, walk in cooler, reach in cooler and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in the dish room which created the potential for cross contamination (Main Kitchen).
  2. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for seven of 15 resident wheelchairs (Residents R4, R5, R9, R49, R69, R89, and R93), failed to maintain structure of wall surface in two area (Resident R144's room and Arcadia Unit Dining Room), failed to maintain an adequate supply of washcloths readily available for staff use on two of four units (LTC and TCC units), and failed to ensure the privacy curtains were clean and sanitary for two of ten resident rooms (Residents R81 and R124).
  3. E
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessments were completed in the required time frame for six of ten residents reviewed (Residents R2, R91, R107, R132, R256, and R259).
  4. E
    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that that quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments were completed within the required time frame for 21 of 38 residents reviewed (Resident R17, R29, R30, R32, R33, R34, R38, R51, R55, R61, R79, R97, R101, R102, R105, R117, R122, R123, R124, R127, and R136).
  5. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans to meet care needs for two of four residents (Resident R139 and R143).
  6. E
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, observation, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents were monitored, assessed, and received the necessary services to prevent pressure ulcers/wounds from developing or worsening for three of three residents (Residents R140, R150, and R152).
  7. E
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that appropriate treatment and services were provided for two of four with an indwelling urinary catheter (Residents R12 and R97) and one of two residents with an external urinary catheter (R65).
  8. E
    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.
    F693 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observations, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide to provide appropriate care and services to residents receiving tube feedings for three or three residents reviewed (Residents R139, R143, and R259). Findings Include: Review of facility policy Enteral Nutrition dated 11/1/24, indicated that adequate nutritional support through enteral nutrition is provided to residents as ordered. The nurse confirms that orders for enteral nutrition are complete. Complete orders include: a. the enteral nutrition product; b. delivery site (tip placement); c. the specific enteral access device (nasogastric, gastric, jejunostomy tube, etc); d. administration method (continuous, bolus, intermittent); e. volume and rate administration; f. the volume/rate goals and recommendations for advancement towards these; and g. [...]
  9. E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to make certain consistent dialysis communication was maintained and failed to maintain an accurate care plan for dialysis access site for three of three dialysis resident (Resident R14, R33, and R48).
  10. E
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store medications properly and securely in three of six medications carts (LTC cart 1, LTC cart 2, and Grand Heritage cart) and medications found unsecured at resident's bedside for three of 10 residents (Residents R2, R105, and R110).
  11. D
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documentation, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to address repetitive grievances/concerns voiced during resident council meetings and individual grievances for four of six months (August 2024, September 2024, October 2024, and November 2024).
  12. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide timely notice of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) for one of three sampled resident records (Closed Resident Record CR1).
  13. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from neglect for two of six residents reviewed (Residents R67 and R106).
  14. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, observations, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received consistent post fall monitoring for two of seven residents (Residents R15 and R79).
  15. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, staff interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care related to oxygen/nebulizer management for two of three residents (Residents R39 and R121).
  16. D
    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
    F699 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a trauma survivor with trauma informed care to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization of the resident for one of two residents (Resident R110).
  17. D
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, meal observations, resident interviews, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for five of five breakfast meal observations on the Arcadia Unit (12/8/24, 12/9/24, 12/10/24, 12/11/24, and 12/12/24).
  18. D
    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    F810 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide adaptive feeding devices for one of three residents (Resident R87).
  19. D
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) meetings at least quarterly with all of the required committee members for one of four quarters (April 2024, through June 2024).
  20. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 17, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow enhanced barrier precautions and failed to implement a care plan containing interventions for enhanced precautions which created the potential for cross-contamination and the spread of diseases and infections for one of four residents (Resident R139).
September 5, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. C
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 1, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documents, an audit conducted by the State Ombudsman Office and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to notify the State Ombudsman Office of resident transfers and discharges for 24 or 24 months (8/22, 9/22. 10/22, 11/22, 12/22, 1/23, 2/23, 3/23, 4/23, 5/23, 6/23, 7/23, 8/23, 9/23, 10/23, 11/23, 12/23, 1/24, 2/24, 3/24, 4/24, 5/24, 6/24, and 7/24) as required.
April 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 17, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pain management consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' goals and preferences for one of two residents (Resident R11). Review of the clinical record indicated Resident R11 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], at 2:45 p.m. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS, periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 4/11/24 included diagnoses of fracture of sacrum (bone at bottom of spine), hypertension (high blood pressure), and depression. Review of Section J: Health Conditions revealed resident R11 is on a scheduled pain medication regimen. Review of Resident R 11's clinical admission dated 4/4/24, 2:45 p.m. [...]
  2. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 17, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide accurate meal trays for one of two residents and failed to provide food products based off the resident's food preference for one of two residents (Resident R9). Review of facility policy Resident Rights, dated 2/1/23, last reviewed 3/5/24, indicates to incorporate each residents ' goals, preferences, and choices into care. Review 4/30/24, of Resident R9's breakfast tray card indicated that the resident was to receive two bananas with breakfast daily. Interview 4/30/24, at 11:55 a.m. Dietary manager Employee E14 confirmed Resident R9 has not been receiving bananas as ordered as they are only ordered every 3 weeks on Tuesdays. Interview with Registered Dietician Employee E13 also confirmed that Resident R9 has not received his bananas as ordered. Interview 4/30/24, at 11:57 a.m. [...]
March 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 4, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for two of seven residents (Resident R1 and R2).
January 12, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 23 citations
  1. F
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    F809 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documents, meal delivery observations, resident group interview, resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that meals were served at regularly scheduled times for two out of five days (1/8/24 and 1/9/24).
  2. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, resident group interview, resident interviews and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide assistance with Activity of Daily Living (ADL) involving consistent shower or baths for five out of seven residents (Residents R3, R39, R57, R123, and R125).
  3. E
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident clinical records, facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide consistent and complete communication with the dialysis (a machine filters wastes, salts and fluid from your blood when your kidneys are no longer healthy enough to do this work adequately) center for two of three residents (Residents R45 and R56), and failed to have physician orders for monitoring of access sites for one of three residents (Resident R25).
  4. E
    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.
    F726 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, nursing staff personnel records, nurse training documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff received annual in-service education for three out of six nursing personnel (Nurse Aide (NA) Employee E21, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Employee E22, and Registered Nurse (RN) Employee E23).
  5. E
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, facility documents, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately assess residents for social services needs for three of nine residents (Resident R86, R138, and R153). Review of the facility Social Service Director job description indicated that responsibilities include to complete or ensure that patients, family, and staff interviews are conducted for completion of relevant Minimum Data Set (MDS -periodic assessment of care needs) sections (i.e. cognitive, mood, behavior, patient goal setting) and Care Area Assessments are completed in accordance with regulation. [...]
  6. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident records, observations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement measures to prevent the potential for cross contamination during a dressing change for one of three residents (Resident R117), failed to utilize infection control precautions and prevent the potential for cross-contamination in a room with a COVID-19 positive resident (Resident R181), and failed to implement an infection control program that included a system of surveillance to identify possible communicable diseases or infections for four of 12 months (February 2023, March 2023, May 2023, and December 2023)
  7. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical record review, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an environment that maintained and enhanced each resident's quality of life for one of eight residents (Resident R153).
  8. D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    F553 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that a resident representative was informed, in advance, of changes to the plan of care and failed to ensure a resident representative was notified in advance of care conference meetings for two of three sampled residents (Resident R43 and Closed Resident Record CR166).
  9. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, notice of non-coverage documents, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to issue a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage form published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (NOMNC CMS-10123), for one of three residents (Resident R293).
  10. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, facility submitted documents, incident reports, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide services to create an environment free from neglect for one of four sampled residents (Resident R95).
  11. D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, newly hired personnel records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to properly screen an employee by completing a State background check prior to hire for one out of five personnel records (Agency Dietary Aide Employee E20).
  12. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, investigation documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation to rule out neglect and/or abuse for one of four sampled residents (Resident R123).
  13. D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, resident clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed develop and implement a base line care plan within 48 hours of the resident's admission that includes instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care of the resident that meet professional standards of quality of care for one of six residents (Resident R292) reviewed.
  14. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to identify a pressure ulcer during the admission evaluation for one of nine sampled residents with a pressure ulcer (Resident R175).
  15. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent injury during a shower, resulting in a fall that required transfer to the hospital for one of three residents sampled (Resident R123) and that the facility failed to ensure that a resident received neurological assessment after an incident involving a fall for two of three sampled residents (Closed Resident Record CR166).
  16. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to monitor a resident's weight for one of five residents (Resident R45)
  17. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, interviews, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care for three of five residents (Resident R13, R39, and R56).
  18. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of policies and clinical records, as well as staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the physician responded timely pharmacy medication recommendations for two out of five sampled residents (Resident R39 and R92).
  19. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain a resident's medication regimen was free from potentially unnecessary medication for one of five sampled residents (Resident R39).
  20. D
    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.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, observations, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to accurately label and date open medications for two sampled medication carts (Arcadia medication cart and Second floor medication cart number one), and failed to secure medications in two out of six medication carts (First floor Skilled Medication Carts One and Two), and failed to ensure that outdated biologicals were discarded in one of two medication rooms (LTC Unit)
  21. D
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, facility policy review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all required staff persons were in attendance at quarterly Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) Committee meetings for one of four quarters reviewed (second quarter, April - June 2023).
  22. D
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    F881 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's infection control policies and procedures and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an antibiotic stewardship program for three of twelve months (February 2023, March 2023, and December 2023).
  23. D
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, staff personnel records and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide newly hired staff with an orientation involving training for resident abuse and exploitation for one out of five personnel records (Agency Dietary Aide Employee E20).
November 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to timely provide the skilled nursing facility Notice of Medicare Non-coverage (NOMNC) form as required for one of five residents (Resident R1).
  2. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medications as prescribed by the physician for one of five residents (Resident R2).
September 29, 2023Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. F
    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    F802 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy, review of representative concern, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have sufficient dietary staff to perform essential kitchen duties in the Main Kitchen.
  2. D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    F583 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure confidentiality of personal health information for two of 11 residents (Resident R6, and R7).
  3. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 18, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that a resident environment remained free of potential accidents or hazards by padlocking a means of egress for one of eight units (Arcadia).

Fire safety inspections

11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 19, 2025, 5 on December 12, 2024, 4 on January 12, 2024.

Every fire safety citation11 citations
  1. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 19, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · December 19, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · December 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · December 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · December 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · January 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. D
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · January 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. C
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · January 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. C
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 25, 2025Fine $18,213
March 6, 2025Fine $9,496

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.193.893.86
Registered nurses0.850.790.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.853.533.42
Nurse aides1.75
Licensed practical nurses0.58
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)48.5%44.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover43.8%39.9%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 4.56 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.33 on weekdays and 2.85 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 17.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.51 in April to June 2025 to 3.19 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.190.853.332.85 17.6%0 of 90173
Oct to Dec 20253.490.843.623.15 17.1%0 of 92161
Jul to Sep 20253.450.933.563.16 18.1%0 of 92161
Apr to Jun 20253.510.923.653.17 20.6%0 of 91157
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 20263.690.653.823.3411.3%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.316.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.10.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.61.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.43.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.71.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
12.617.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
4.64.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
26.417.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
30.922.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
9.89.512.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
3.01.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
0.91.21.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: PERRY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC. CMS links this home to PACS Group, a group of 275 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Apt, FrederickManaging control - governing bodyIndividual11/01/2024
Jergensen, JoshuaManaging control - governing bodyIndividual11/01/2024
Mitchell, JohnManaging control - governing bodyIndividual11/01/2024
Apt, FrederickCorporate officerIndividual11/01/2024
Mitchell, JohnCorporate officerIndividual11/01/2024
PACS Group, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization11/01/2024
PACS Holdings, LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization11/01/2024
Providence Group Nh, LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization11/01/2024
Apt, FrederickOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2024
Jergensen, JoshuaOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2024
Mitchell, JohnOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2024
Williams, CristineOperational/managerial controlIndividual11/01/2024
1105 Perry Highway Pa Owner LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/01/2024
Keystone Property Investments LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/01/2024
Pa Holdco 1 North Hills LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/01/2024
Pa Holdco 2 North Hills LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/01/2024
Zoozen LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization11/01/2024
Hancock, MarkAdp of the SNFIndividual11/01/2024
Murray, JasonAdp of the SNFIndividual11/01/2024
Williams, CristineAdp of the SNFIndividual02/20/2025
Woodburn, MarkAdp of the SNFIndividual11/01/2024

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 29 problems in this area, most recently on June 16, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on March 19, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
  3. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on December 19, 2025: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
  4. Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on September 25, 2025: "Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.85 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Highland Hills Post Acute's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Highland Hills Post Acute 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Highland Hills Post Acute get at its last inspection?
15 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 19, 2025. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Has Highland Hills Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $27,709 in the last three years.
Does Highland Hills Post Acute accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Highland Hills Post Acute?
CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to PACS Group. Legal business name: PERRY SNF HEALTHCARE LLC.

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