Highland Park Care Center
Houston, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675493) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,186
Phone: (713) 862-1616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Park Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Highland Park Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Highland Park Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,186.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Highland Park Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Houston, Harris County, Texas. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 96.6 residents, and has been certified since April 26, 1995. It operates under non-profit ownership and is part of the Caring Healthcare Group chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Highland Park Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,186.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Families evaluating this facility should note the low health inspection and staffing star ratings alongside the high quality measure rating, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Park Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 56.9%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS data shows 1 federal fine totaling $40,186.00, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highland Park Care Center is certified for 120 beds and had an average of 96.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is non-profit owned and part of the Caring Healthcare Group chain, which includes 14 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 26, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7138621616 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 7138621616 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675493?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.