Highland Hills Post Acute
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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
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 detailsStrengths
- 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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Distribution · 121 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses were thoughtful, the physical therapists were patient, and the doctors evaluating my case were professional.”
“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.”
“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!”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 30, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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, 2025Routine15
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Sep 25, 2025Complaint12
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Jul 16, 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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 25, 2025
$18,213
Fine
Mar 6, 2025
$9,496
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Highland Hills Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
280 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 236 of 260 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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