Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Clearwater, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since March 18, 202137 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three years2, $196,670 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 4, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
25 of 694 Florida homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2021.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 17, 2025 from $179,130 to $182,782.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0684 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on November 8, 2023. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 17, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $182,782 on April 17, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0710. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0726. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0773. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on August 29, 2024
15 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0645. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 8, 2023 from $13,728 to $13,888.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 8, 2023 from $21,120 to $13,728.
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 8, 2023 from $23,989 to $21,120.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 27, 2023 from $74,970 to $75,842.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 27, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2024.
Health inspection on November 8, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $13,888 on November 8, 2023.
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Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2024.
Health inspection on July 21, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2022
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 19, 2022.
Health inspection on March 18, 2021
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
7 of 694 Florida homes (1%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2021.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on March 18, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 18, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (727) 446-0581
- Last standard health inspection
- August 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 107.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Fi-Highland Pines, LLC
- Chain
- Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Florida average (37 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- FI-HIGHLAND PINES, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2003
- FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR LONG TERM CARE LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/23/2002
- CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/28/2011
- FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2010
- KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/06/2012
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- THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2009
- GENTILE, GINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/09/2018
- WILSON, MELANIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/12/2018
Questions
When was Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 29, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 37 health citations since March 18, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $196,670 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.