Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Exeter, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395566) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,760
Phone: (570) 655-3791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Highland Manor reports total nurse staffing of about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Highland Manor has 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,760.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Exeter, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1983 and is licensed for 120 certified beds, with an average of 109.6 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Manor has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.59, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $19,760.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Highland Manor is part of the Continuum Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and rating updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Manor has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
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 staffing is about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 43.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $19,760.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highland Manor has 120 certified beds with an average of 109.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Continuum Healthcare chain, which has 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (3/5), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5706553791 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 5706553791 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/395566?state=PA.
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.