Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
Clearwater, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105690) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $196,670
Phone: (727) 446-0581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Highland Pines reports total nurse staffing of about 3.13 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.5%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $196,670.00 for Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a 115-bed skilled nursing facility in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida, with an average daily census of 107.4 residents. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on February 1, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Pines holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and its quality measures (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.13 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time of about 0.29 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $196,670.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Highland Pines is part of the Florida Institute For Long-Term Care chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 across the chain. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months, and no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed in the provided data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.13 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.5%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $196,670.00 and 0 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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highland Pines has 115 certified beds with an average daily census of 107.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Florida Institute For Long-Term Care chain, which includes 17 facilities averaging a 2.2 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on February 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Highland Pines scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types beyond Medicare/Medicaid certification; contact the facility at (727) 446-0581 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (727) 446-0581 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105690?state=FL.
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.