Sullivan County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
2 of 5 overall from CMS
918 Main Street, Laporte, PA 18626
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.17 hours Below the state average of 3.89
- Nursing staff who left in a year 41.1% Below the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 46 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 87.8% of 120 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 120-bed nursing home in Laporte, Pennsylvania (Sullivan County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.17 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day (average)
- 105.3
- Certified since
- 1985 (41 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Century Healthcare (9 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 12 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 5, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Pennsylvania average is 10.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.39 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 0.79. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Pennsylvania average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.6
The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.17 h Pennsylvania average 3.89
- Nurse aides 1.91 h Pennsylvania average 2.19
- Licensed practical nurses 0.87 h Pennsylvania average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.39 h Pennsylvania average 0.79
- All staff, weekends 2.89 h Pennsylvania average 3.53
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover41.1%
- Pennsylvania average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover63.6%
- Pennsylvania average39.9%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.8% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 31.2% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 87.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 9.4% | 17.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 40.3% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.0% | 93.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.0% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.8% | 25.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.9% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.09 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.51 | 1.18 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 83.1% | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.2% | 68.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.1% | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.2% | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 46 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 8 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 21 | 1 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (46)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 3, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 46.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Pennsylvania
- Size296 of 656 by certified beds
- Pennsylvania average residents per day104.6
- ChainCentury Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating1.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Sullivan County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare have?
Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare has 120 certified beds. It averages 105.3 residents per day, about 87.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
The home reports 3.17 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.39 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.
Has Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Highlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Darway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 67beds 80.7%in use 3.60nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Muncy Place 138beds 74.1%in use 4.41nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Gardens at Millville, the 110beds 92.4%in use 3.23nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Sullivan County
Who to call in Pennsylvania
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Pennsylvania.
- Long-term care ombudsman Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 717-783-8975 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Nursing Care Facilities 1-800-254-5164 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Pennsylvania staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395683. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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