Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
1111 S Highland Ave · Clearwater, FL 33756 · 115 certified beds
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About Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Clearwater, Florida. Its capacity is 115 beds, below the Pinellas County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Florida Institute for Long-Term Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 38 citations, the most recent on March 4, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.16 hours per resident per day. It is one of 13 nursing homes listed in Clearwater. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (38)
Records from March 2021 to March 2026.
August 29, 2024
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2024.
August 29, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2024.
August 29, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 29, 2024.
April 25, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 25, 2024.
December 27, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2024.
June 19, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 19, 2023.
July 21, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2022.
July 21, 2022
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2022.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
March 18, 2021
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2021.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $196,670
April 17, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $182,782 against this nursing home on April 17, 2025.
November 8, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,888 against this nursing home on November 8, 2023.
Staffing
3.16 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.06 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Florida Institute for Long-Term Care, a chain of 17 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 3.0 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
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