Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 6 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing team and effective rehabilitation services, making it a strong candidate for families prioritizing staff engagement. While reviews are overwhelmingly positive, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe the daily environment firsthand, as there is very little specific data regarding facility amenities or activities.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
6 reviews on Google“Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia receives high praise for its compassionate and professional nursing staff, particularly regarding end-of-life care and post-hospitalization rehabilitation. Reviewers consistently highlight the team's ability to listen to family concerns and maintain a positive, cohesive environment for residents.”
Quality Themes
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- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective post-hospitalization rehabilitation
- Professional and cohesive care team
- Responsive to family communication
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 8 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since your team is known for being so responsive to families, how do you typically keep us updated on our loved one's daily progress?
- 2We've heard great things about your post-hospitalization rehab programs; could you walk us through how a resident transitions from rehab back into long-term care here?
- 3With a smaller, intimate community of 44 residents, what kind of daily social activities or group outings do you have planned to keep everyone engaged?
- 4How does the nursing team coordinate care during shift changes to ensure the high level of attentiveness your staff is known for?
- 5In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and contacting physicians?
- 6What steps is the facility currently taking to address recent state survey findings and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained?
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Key Review Excerpts
“In 50 years of helping manage my brother's housing and medical care, Highland has the most caring, cohesive, and professional staff I've ever experienced.”
“They took great care of him during his recovery.”
“I have visited this location multiple times…the staff here are excellent. Great attitudes, happy…good environment.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed multiple complaints triggering deficiencies at this facility, with issues recurring across surveys in medication management, pressure ulcer care, and safety hazards. The facility shows a pattern of deficiencies in basic care quality, nursing staff adequacy, and infection control, with some problems like accident prevention and treatment care appearing repeatedly over time despite corrections.
Feb 13, 2026Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Dec 17, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Aug 7, 2025Routine16
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Aug 7, 2025Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 20, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 7, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 13, 2026
$15,935
Fine
Jan 9, 2024
$12,048
Fine
Oct 19, 2023
$41,291
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Highland Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cascadia Healthcare
44 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 11 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Cascadia Washington Operations LLC
Owner · Organization
Cascadia Hc Group LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Cascadia Healthcare LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Cascadia Holdco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Hammond, Owen
Owner (parent company)
Laforte, Stephen
Owner (parent company)
Nelson, Timothy
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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