About Highland Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Highland Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Jamaica, NY, serving Queens County and the surrounding community. The facility has 320 certified beds with an average daily census of 313.4 residents.
Highland Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1976, bringing 50 years of experience in long-term care.
Highland Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Jamaica, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Highland Care Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Highland Care Center provides 2.93 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.41 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 26.4%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 45.9%. Weekend staffing averages 2.55 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Highland Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Highland Care Center
7 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Highland Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Highland Care Center?
Highland Care Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Highland Care Center have?
Highland Care Center has 320 certified beds with an average daily census of 313.4 residents.
What type of facility is Highland Care Center?
Highland Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Queens County in Jamaica, NY.
How many doctors practice at Highland Care Center?
7 physicians are affiliated with Highland Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Highland Care Center have any safety concerns?
Highland Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·