Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Pittsburgh › Highland Hills Post Acute
1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 · (412) 369-9955 · 200 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 652 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 274 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 28 abuse citation icons, 12 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,781,073 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.19 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.85. Weekend total: 2.85. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 100 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-16 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-07 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-07 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-30 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-30 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-19 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-09-25 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-07-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-05-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| 2025-05-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Fine | $18,213 |
| 2025-03-06 | Fine | $9,496 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PACS GROUP, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PACS HOLDINGS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| WILLIAMS, CRISTINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Highland Hills Post Acute — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 395826), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/highland-hills-post-acute-pittsburgh-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395826. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.