Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Kansas City, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265167) · 162 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $68,070
Phone: (816) 333-5485 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.01 hours per resident per day, with only 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $68,070.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 162-bed skilled nursing facility in Kansas City, Missouri, operating under Medicare and Medicaid certification since June 1982. The facility currently serves an average of 127.1 residents daily. It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of the Tutera Senior Living & Health Care chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.01 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing at 0.25 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $68,070.00, and 0 payment denials on file for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection history directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent reporting period available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.01 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.25 per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 49.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $68,070.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 162 beds and has an average daily population of 127.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and is part of the Tutera Senior Living & Health Care chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8163335485 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8163335485 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265167?state=MO.
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.