Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
1111 S Highland Ave · Clearwater, FL · 33756 · 7274460581
115 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $182,782 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$182,782 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $196,670 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 17, 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 May 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
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 September 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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 September 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
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 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 17, 2025 | Fine | $182,782 |
| November 8, 2023 | Fine | $13,888 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105690 · certified since February 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.