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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Highland Home

Highland Home is a for profit - corporation facility in Ridgeland, MS with 120 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 17 deficiency records. Total penalties: $10K.

638 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Phone: 6018530415

Overall CMS Rating

2/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Highland Home holds a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.79
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
17
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$10K
Federal penalties (1)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255274
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
111
In Hospital
No
County
Madison
Last Inspection
Jun 20, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.30 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.34
CNA Hours
2.15
Total Nursing Hours
3.79 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
56.0%
RN Turnover
11.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Highland Home

Highland Home operates 120 certified beds in Ridgeland, MS with approximately 111 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 17 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $10K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.30 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Highland Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 56.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (17 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2023 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 31, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2019

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 31, 2019 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 14, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 89.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 85.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 15.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 82.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 28.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.2% Yes

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $10K

Date Type Amount
Jun 20, 2024 Fine $10K
Mar 9, 2023 Fine $6K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Highland Home?
Highland Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Highland Home?
Highland Home reports 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.30 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 56.0%.
How many beds does Highland Home have?
Highland Home has 120 certified beds with approximately 111 residents. The facility is located at 638 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Does Highland Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Highland Home has 17 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Highland Home received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Highland Home has received 1 penalties totaling $10K.
Who owns Highland Home?
Highland Home is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Highland Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Highland Home was on Jun 20, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Highland Home?
Highland Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.