Highland Oaks Health Center
Mcconnelsville, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365147) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $54,151 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (740) 962-3761 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Highland Oaks Health Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Highland Oaks Health Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.5%.
Highland Oaks Health Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $54,151.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming homes.
About this facility
Highland Oaks Health Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mcconnelsville, Morgan County, Ohio, first approved in 1967. It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company. The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 86.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Highland Oaks an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 49.5%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $54,151.00, and 1 payment denial for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Highland Oaks Health Center, indicating the facility has been cited for an abuse-related deficiency; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the available data. Prospective families should consult the CMS Care Compare listing directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Oaks Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is 49.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $54,151.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, and it has been designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 86.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 24, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Highland Oaks scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (740) 962-3761 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at (740) 962-3761 to arrange a visit and review its inspection history on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365147?state=OH.
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.