HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER
HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER is a 53-bed nursing home in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1979-09-30. It averages 32.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER?
CMS lists 39 health-inspection deficiencies for HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-27.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | F0880, F0887 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F |
| 2026-03-27 | F0627, F0689, F0812, F0842, F0908 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E |
| 2026-03-27 | F0550, F0553, F0609, F0610, F0657, F0791 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D |
| 2026-03-27 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C |
| 2025-01-10 | F0584, F0689, F0759, F0880, F0921 | 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E |
| 2025-01-10 | F0656, F0700, F0761 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / 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. | D |
| 2024-12-06 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E |
| 2023-11-30 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F |
| 2023-11-30 | F0638, F0689, F0755, F0812 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E |
| 2023-11-30 | F0607, F0609, F0610, F0636, F0641, F0656, F0693, F0695, F0868 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D |
| 2023-10-11 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K |
| 2023-10-11 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E |
How is HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER staffed?
| Measure | This facility | TX average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 42.4 | 55.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 32.9 | 75.8 |
Who owns HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER?
HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation.
Were you or a family member harmed at HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER?