Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 90 Google reviews

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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)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 6.0)
- High RN turnover (87%)
Bottom 25% in FL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG-TERM CARE chain · $272,512 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While the rehabilitation therapy team is frequently praised for their effectiveness, the facility's physical environment remains a significant concern. Families should conduct an unannounced tour of the specific wing where their loved one will reside, paying close attention to cleanliness and asking direct questions about weekend staffing ratios and medication delivery protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
90 reviews on Google“Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families reporting severe concerns regarding cleanliness, persistent odors, and inconsistent staffing levels. While some residents and family members praise specific staff members for their compassion and effective rehabilitation services, others describe the facility as neglected, citing issues like leaking ceilings, mold, and poor medication management. Prospective families should be aware of the significant disparity between the front-office experience and the conditions within the patient wings.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated and compassionate individual staff members
- Effective physical and rehabilitation therapy programs
- Helpful social services and admissions support
- Professional and responsive administrative communication
Concerns
- Persistent foul odors and lack of cleanliness (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Medication management and delivery delays (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Building maintenance issues (leaks, mold, broken AC) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 93 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed some concerns regarding building maintenance and odors; what is your current plan for facility upkeep and ensuring a fresh, clean environment for residents?
- 2Given the recent feedback regarding response times, could you walk me through how you manage staffing levels to ensure residents receive timely assistance throughout the day and night?
- 3With medication management being a priority for our family, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medications are delivered accurately and on time?
- 4I’ve read positive things about your rehabilitation therapy program; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily routine and social activities?
- 5Could you explain your process for addressing urgent medical needs or changes in a resident's condition outside of standard business hours?
- 6What steps is the administration taking to improve the overall dining experience and food quality for residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The first day I visited he used his call button. It looks like an old fashioned remote on a chord. It was caked with the last persons bodily fluid and oils. It was slimy black”
“The only issue I regularly encountered was long call light wait times but would definitely recommend”
“As soon as you get the first hallway there's garbage cans in at various locations catching water from the ceiling There water dripping from differ spots in the ceiling There's black mold on the ceiling.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 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
Highland Pines has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies, with families filing reports that led to 12 violations across recent surveys, including serious issues with resident protection from abuse and neglect. The facility shows recurring problems in medication management, nursing care quality, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies have been reportedly corrected, the repeated violations in critical care areas and multiple family complaints warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Mar 4, 2026Complaint3
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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Apr 17, 2025Complaint5
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Aug 29, 2024Routine20
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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 medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Apr 25, 2024Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Dec 27, 2023Complaint1
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.
Nov 8, 2023Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Apr 17, 2025
$182,782
Fine
Nov 8, 2023
$13,888
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
18 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 14 of 18 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fi-Highland Pines, LLC
Owner · Organization
Florida Institute for Long Term Care LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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