Highland Care Center
Jamaica, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335505) · 320 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 657-6363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Care Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Highland Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.98 hours per resident per day, including about 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.9%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Highland Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Highland Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Jamaica, Queens, New York, certified for 320 beds with an average of 311.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 1976, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.98, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.42. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated in this data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted for Highland Care Center. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data.
No chain affiliation information was provided in this dataset. Families should consult CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details, survey history, and to confirm any information before making decisions. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is Highland Care Center's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Highland Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.98 hours per resident per day, including about 0.42 RN hours, with a 25.9% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Highland Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 320 beds with an average daily population of 311.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at 7186576363 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Highland Care Center scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7186576363 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not cover tours; contact the facility at 7186576363 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335505?state=NY for the latest CMS data on Highland Care Center.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.