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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

160 Seneca St, Wellsville, NY 14895

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 80-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Wellsville, NY, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

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.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.46
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
8
Inspection findings
$5K
Federal penalties (2)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335210
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
80
Residents
78
In Hospital
No
County
Allegany
Last Inspection
Apr 26, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.46 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.56 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.92
CNA Hours
1.99
Total Nursing Hours
3.46 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.18
Nursing Turnover
54.9%
RN Turnover
42.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center operates 80 certified beds in Wellsville, NY with approximately 78 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 2★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 8 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 2 penalties totaling $5K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.46 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.56 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 54.9%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 (8 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 26, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 12, 2024

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 26, 2024 Tag: 0836

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 26, 2024 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 12, 2024

B - Pattern - No harm Apr 1, 2022 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 23, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 1, 2022 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: May 23, 2022

B - Pattern - No harm Apr 1, 2022 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: May 23, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 21, 2019 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: Aug 6, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 21, 2019 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 6, 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 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 33.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 11.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.4% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $5K

Date Type Amount
Aug 7, 2023 Fine $2K
Jul 17, 2023 Fine $3K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center reports 3.46 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.56 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 54.9%.
How many beds does Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 80 certified beds with approximately 78 residents. The facility is located at 160 Seneca St, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Does Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has received 2 penalties totaling $5K.
Who owns Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was on Apr 26, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 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.

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