Highland Hills Post Acute
1105 Perry Highway · Pittsburgh, PA · 15237 · 4123699955
200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 5 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $27,709 |
Inspection citations (99 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
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.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | Fine | $18,213 |
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $9,496 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395826 · certified since April 11, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.