St Mark Village
Scout 95Palm Harbor, FL · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Palm Harbor's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,590–$12,410/mo
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Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
21
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (107 of 115 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Clearwater, FL, with 115 certified beds and an average of about 107 residents per day. It operates as part of the Florida Institute for Long-Term Care network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.06 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.30 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $196,670 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.06 hrs/resident/day)
- •18 deficiencies at last survey
- •$196,670 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Clearwater options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 115
- Avg. residents/day
- 107
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Florida Institute for Long-Term Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105690
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,590–$12,410/mo (median $10,690) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local St. Petersburg prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.06
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.30
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 18
- Federal fines
- 2 ($196,670)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (38 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-04Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-04-17Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-04-17Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
2025-04-17Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2025-04-17Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
2025-04-17Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $182,782 |
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $13,888 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
Location
1111 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
How much does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center cost?
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Clearwater, FL area typically runs $9,590–$12,410 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center?
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center has 38 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (107 of 115 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center offer?
Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center in Clearwater, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 115 beds.
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