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Highland Hills Post Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237200 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 128 Google reviews

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8/ 10
critical Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (43 vs median 8.0)

Bottom 25% in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in PACS GROUP chain · $37,516 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has a capable physical therapy team, but the reports of inconsistent basic care and hygiene are deeply concerning. If you choose this facility, you must be prepared to be a daily, active advocate for your loved one, specifically monitoring their hygiene, medication administration, and dietary needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

128 reviews on Google
Highland Hills Post Acute receives highly polarized reviews, with many families reporting severe neglect, poor hygiene, and communication failures, while others praise specific staff members for compassionate care. The facility is frequently criticized for slow response times to call lights, inadequate assistance with basic needs like bathing and toileting, and administrative issues regarding billing and discharge. Families considering this facility should be aware of the significant inconsistency in care quality reported across different units and shifts.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff4.0Clean5.0Activities6.0Meds2.0Memory4.0Comms2.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Dedicated and professional physical therapy team
  • Some highly attentive and compassionate individual nurses
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Helpful front-office staff for admission processes

Concerns

  • Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting (leaving residents in soiled diapers) (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-existent response to call lights (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from administration/social workers (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate nutrition or failure to follow dietary restrictions (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'17(2)'19(10)'21(10)'23(16)'25(23)'26(23)

Distribution · 121 analyzed

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13
3
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3
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How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the facility is quite large with 200 residents; could you walk me through your specific process for ensuring call lights are answered promptly and consistently?
  • 2Hygiene and personal care are very important to our family; what protocols do you have in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with toileting and daily cleanliness?
  • 3I see your team is very active in responding to online feedback, which is great; how do you translate that commitment to responsiveness into your daily communication with families regarding their loved one's care?
  • 4Given the importance of medication safety, could you explain the double-check system you use to ensure the right medications are administered at the correct times?
  • 5I understand the physical therapy team is highly regarded here; how do you coordinate those therapy sessions with the nursing staff to ensure residents are well-supported throughout the rest of their day?
  • 6Could you share how you monitor dietary needs and ensure that residents with specific restrictions consistently receive the correct, nutritious meals?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses were thoughtful, the physical therapists were patient, and the doctors evaluating my case were professional.

Rehab patient · 2021★★★★★

My pap is here for rehab and has only been here for 3 days. They continue to serve him roast beef even tho they have all been told numerous times he is unable to eat it. The first day he was there instead of taking him to the bathroom they put a diaper on him and didn’t change him when he went to the bathroom in the diaper.

Long-term resident's family · 2022☆☆☆☆

The care the nurses and staff give her is heartwarming. The assistant director of nursing, Alicia, works with our Hospice nurse,Sarah, and together with the staff form a team my mom is lucky to have!

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 128 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.49hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
52%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total 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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.3%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Allegheny
16.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Allegheny
87.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.4%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Allegheny
25.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
84.8%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Allegheny
92.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Better than Avg
Here
12.2%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Allegheny
15.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Allegheny
7.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.8%
Better than Avg
Here
95.8%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Allegheny
69.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.7%
Better than Avg
Here
81.7%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Allegheny
66.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Allegheny
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

34deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
52 complaint-triggered
$37,516 in fines

Highland Hills Post Acute shows a concerning pattern with 111 deficiencies across 16 surveys, nearly half triggered by family complaints about potential abuse, safety hazards, and poor care quality. The facility has recurring problems with preventing abuse and neglect, maintaining safe environments, and medication management, with these same issues appearing across multiple surveys despite corrections. Families have repeatedly filed reports about serious care concerns, indicating ongoing problems that families should carefully investigate before considering placement.

Mar 19, 2026Complaint
2
0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Dec 30, 2025Complaint
4
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Dec 19, 2025Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 19, 2025Routine
15
0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0922Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

0554Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Sep 25, 2025Complaint
12
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0850Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

0944Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0835Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0844Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

0941Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Jul 16, 2025Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 25, 2025

$18,213

Fine

Mar 6, 2025

$9,496

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Highland Hills Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

280 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 236 of 260 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Apt, FrederickManaging Control - Governing BodyJergensen, JoshuaManaging Control - Governing BodyMitchell, JohnManaging Control - Governing BodyApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorMitchell, JohnOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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