HIGHLAND CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in JAMAICA, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 320 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 301.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335505 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.05 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.43 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 6, 2024).
Inspection Findings — February 6, 2024
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — April 5, 2024
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)Corrected — April 5, 2024
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — April 5, 2024
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — April 5, 2024
Highland Care Center is a 320-bed nursing home in Jamaica, New York. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident day, below the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in February 2024, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s above-average overall rating is a clear strength. However, you should ask how the home covers care given its lower-than-average nurse staffing and how it ensures adequate supervision, timely communication, and proper handling of medications and resident belongings in light of several recent non-severe inspection issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGHLAND CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is HIGHLAND CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at HIGHLAND CARE CENTER?
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER reports 3.04845 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has HIGHLAND CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, HIGHLAND CARE CENTER had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does HIGHLAND CARE CENTER have?
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER has 320 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
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- HILLSIDE MANOR REHAB & EXTENDED CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.0 mi
- MEADOW PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER L L C — 3/5 — 0.8 mi
- HOLLIS PARK MANOR NURSING HOME — 4/5 — 1.4 mi
- HOLLISWOOD CTR FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE — 2/5 — 1.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.