Highland Pines Nursing Home
Longview, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675133) · 171 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,629 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (903) 753-7661 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Pines Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Highland Pines Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Highland Pines Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,629.00, and 1 payment denial has been issued against the facility. CMS does not currently show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Highland Pines Nursing Home is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Longview, Gregg County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1993. The facility is certified for 171 beds and reports an average daily census of 96.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Pines holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,629.00, and 1 payment denial has been issued against this facility. No abuse icon is currently listed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Highland Pines is part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should independently review the full inspection history and current status 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 Pines has a 1-star overall rating, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70 hours per resident per day (0.37 RN hours), with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5 and 46.2% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $17,629.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program, per the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 171 beds with an average daily census of 96.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and part of the Opco Skilled Management chain, which operates 66 facilities with an average rating of 2.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Highland Pines scores 1, 2, 1, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9037537661 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9037537661 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675133?state=TX for the most current CMS data on this facility.
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.