Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Athens, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675460) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (903) 675-8538 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Park Highlands reports total nurse staffing of about 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 87.0%. CMS gives this facility a 1-star staffing rating.
Park Highlands has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials have been imposed. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a government-owned facility (Hospital district) in Athens, Texas, certified for 132 beds with an average daily census of 54.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Park Highlands holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measure rating, and a 1-star staffing rating. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 87.0%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been designated.
Park Highlands is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual overall rating.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator presently in charge.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures on CMS's Medicare Care Compare website, as this profile is based on CMS data as most recently reported to Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Park Highlands has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.05 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 87.0%. CMS rates staffing at 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 132 beds with an average daily census of 54.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Hospital district) and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 11, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (4 stars), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (2 stars), which together form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 9036758538 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9036758538 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 inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675460?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.