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Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical therapy and rehabilitation. Still worth an in-person visit.

711 Lucas Drive, Athens, TX 75751132 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the rehabilitation therapy has been life-changing for some, the facility has a documented history of critical safety failures, including medication errors and neglect. If you choose this facility, you must implement a rigorous monitoring plan and verify that medication protocols are being strictly followed.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

37 reviews on Google
Families seeking rehabilitation services may find high-quality physical therapy and a friendly administration, as several reviewers praise the rehab staff's ability to aid recovery. However, there are extremely serious allegations regarding medication errors, patient neglect, and inadequate monitoring of high-risk residents. Prospective families should exercise extreme caution and verify staffing levels and safety protocols personally.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff3.0Clean4.0Activities5.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Friendly and accommodating administration
  • Cleanliness in certain wings
  • Compassionate nursing staff in specific units

Concerns

  • Medication errors and dosage inaccuracies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Patient neglect and lack of monitoring (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate staffing and slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 40 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

57%response rate
Generic

The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses that follow a strict script. While they personalize the greeting with the reviewer's name, the body of the response is almost identical across various different complaints.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about the physical therapy and rehab programs here; could you tell us more about how that process works for new residents?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication dosages are double-checked and administered accurately every time?
  • 3What protocols are in place to ensure residents are monitored closely and receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
  • 4We noticed the administration team is very responsive to feedback; how do you typically handle communication with families if we have a question or concern?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social events are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

This center has been like the Miracle I have been praying to find in his two weeks here He has moved his left leg His left arm which was totally contracted is now straight and he is sitting up unassisted

Rehab patient's family · 2019★★★★★

The staff is friendly and helpful as well as understanding and it’s a nice clean environment, peaceful for our loved ones! So many activities and things to participate in! And therapy is the BEST!

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

She got the wrong dosage of medicine for the first three days. I consistently told them that one of her meds was for sleeping, but they gave her it Monday morning. A medicine change was done on Monday but on Tuesday morning, they gave her 2 medicines that overdosed her!!!

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 37 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
66%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.92hrs
71%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
95%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
100%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
19.5%
TX
18.4%
Henderson
28.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.5%
US
15.3%
TX
14.9%
Henderson
18.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.8%
Better than Avg
Here
1.8%
US
12.1%
TX
2.5%
Henderson
5.8%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
15.4%
TX
9.4%
Henderson
14.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.1%
US
14.4%
TX
16.1%
Henderson
14.3%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
TX
96.9%
Henderson
95.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
TX
88.0%
Henderson
85.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
81.8%
TX
89.2%
Henderson
83.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
TX
1.5%
Henderson
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (9.1)
1 complaint-triggered

One family filed a complaint that triggered a recent inspection finding an administration deficiency, though it was corrected. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, building maintenance, and care planning that appear across multiple surveys but have been addressed each time. Most deficiencies involve infrastructure problems like smoke barriers and ventilation systems rather than direct resident care, suggesting operational challenges that the facility has worked to resolve.

Nov 13, 2025Complaint
1
0837Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

May 6, 2025Routine
5
0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0521Minimal · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Mar 27, 2024Routine
9
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0689Potential for harm · 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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0521Minimal · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Feb 15, 2023Routine
5
0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0521Minimal · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

ATHENS I ENTERPRISES, LLC

Administrator

DOUGLAS HUMBLE IV

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Creative Solutions in Healthcare

Chain Size

149 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 24 of 148

Ownership & Management

Owners

Fannin County Hospital Authority

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Holt, ErinManaging Control - Governing BodyKeeton, WendyManaging Control - Governing BodyKissling, MonicaManaging Control - Governing BodyMcbean, PatriciaManaging Control - Governing BodySanderson, ClarkManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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