Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
Clearwater, Florida
1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $272,512
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.44 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.78 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.98 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.11 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 115 certified beds · ~107 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a 115-bed non-profit corporate facility located in Clearwater, Florida. It currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to residents in the Pinellas County area.
Location
1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, Clearwater, FL
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center score on health inspections?
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center have?
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center has 115 certified beds.
- Does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center located?
- Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is located at 1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756, Clearwater, Florida.
- How can I contact Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
- You can reach Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center by phone at +1 727-446-0581.
Nearby facilities
- Clearwater Center 0.7 mi
1270 Turner St, Clearwater, FL, 33756
- Gulfside Health And Rehabilitation Center 1.0 mi
1100 N Pine St, Clearwater, FL, 33756
- Oaks Of Clearwater, The 1.8 mi
420 Bay Ave, Clearwater, FL, 33756
- Belleair Health Care Center 1.9 mi
1150 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Clearwater, FL, 33756
- Kensington Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center 2.0 mi
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About this data
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Where this data comes from
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