Highland Nursing Center
San Antonio, TX · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 45E341) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (210) 532-1911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Nursing Center in San Antonio, Texas has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for Highland Nursing Center in the available data. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 42.4%, and its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Highland Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Highland Nursing Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County), operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 53 beds and reports an average of 32.9 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Nursing Center carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a quality measures (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS data does not report total nurse hours per resident per day or RN hours per resident per day for this facility in the given data, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%. The staffing rating of 1 out of 5 reflects CMS's assessment of staffing levels relative to resident needs.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts for Highland Nursing Center — no federal fines on record. There are also zero payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicaid; contact the facility at 2105321911 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for full payer details.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility in the available data; nursing staff turnover is 42.4%, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, Highland Nursing Center has zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highland Nursing Center is certified for 53 beds and has an average of 32.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 30, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Highland Nursing Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2105321911 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not address tour details; contact the facility at 2105321911 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/45E341?state=TX.
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.