Continuing Care At Highland Springs
Dallas, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676329) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,968
Phone: (972) 656-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuing Care At Highland Springs holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Continuing Care At Highland Springs reports 4.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4% annually.
CMS records show Continuing Care At Highland Springs has 1 federal fine on record totaling $29,968.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Continuing Care At Highland Springs is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dallas, Texas, operating under Dallas County. The facility is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.2 residents. It is organized as a non profit facility and has been federally certified since February 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars. These four ratings measure different aspects of care: inspection findings, resident outcome measures, and reported nurse staffing levels, respectively.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, including 1.13 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,968.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Continuing Care At Highland Springs is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.29 per resident per day, including 1.13 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 31.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,968.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 44 beds with an average daily census of 43.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non profit facility that is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally averaging a 4.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 11, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars here), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify this; contact the facility at (972) 656-3500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (972) 656-3500 to arrange a visit and confirm details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676329?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.