Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Highland Hills Post Acute
1105 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA · (412) 369-9955
- Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 174
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Pacs Group
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- April 11, 1990
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Pennsylvania.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
This home carries CMS's abuse icon, which caps its inspection rating at 2 stars and so its overall rating at 4.
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Where it sits among Pennsylvania homes
Highland Hills Post Acute carries 213.25 inspection points. That is fewer than 7% of Pennsylvania's 652 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Pennsylvania: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–8 pts
- 4★ 8–33 pts
- 3★ 33–65 pts
- 2★ 65–128 pts
- 1★ over 128 pts
Bars show every rated home in Pennsylvania by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
97 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (2)
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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J
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.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care27E
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- E
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
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
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- E
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- E
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- E
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- E
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- E
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- E
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation15D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Resident Rights14E
- D
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- D
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- E
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
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.
- E
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
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- C
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Administration9F
- F
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
- E
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
- D
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- D
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
- D
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
- D
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- D
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- D
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- D
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Resident Assessment and Care Planning8E
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- E
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Pharmacy Service8E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
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
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- D
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.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary5F
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- F
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Infection Control4E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Nursing and Physician Services3E
- D
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- D
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- E
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.
Environmental2F
- F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Inspection history
2025-12-19
23 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
2024-12-12
45 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
2024-01-12
29 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 19 min of nursing staff time a day, 50 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 19 min
Pennsylvania average
3 h 54 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 50% of nursing staff and 40% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$27,709 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
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| 2025-09-25 | Fine | $18,213 |
| 2025-03-06 | Fine | $9,496 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.4 pts worse | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.3 pts worse | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10.7 pts better | 98.5% | 87.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.5 pts better | 95.2% | 93.7% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.7 pts worse | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms30.9 pts worse | 44.7% | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4 pts better | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.8 pts better | 12.3% | 20.1% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.9 pts worse | 23.5% | 17.6% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened5.8 pts better | 9.6% | 15.4% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased7.3 pts better | 9.1% | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.6 pts better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.2 pts better | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.1 pts worse | 31.1% | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersAbout the same | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine17.5 pts better | 88.3% | 70.8% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit3.9 pts better | 5.6% | 9.5% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2 pts better | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.3 pts worse | 69.6% | 70.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission8.5 pts worse | 30.5% | 22.0% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
21 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1105 Perry Highway Pa Owner LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Apt, Frederick | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 258 facilities |
| Apt, Frederick | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 258 facilities |
| Apt, Frederick | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 258 facilities |
| Hancock, Mark | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 159 facilities |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 262 facilities |
| Jergensen, Joshua | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 262 facilities |
| Keystone Property Investments LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mitchell, John | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 276 facilities |
| Mitchell, John | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 276 facilities |
| Mitchell, John | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 276 facilities |
| Murray, Jason | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 41 facilities |
| Pa Holdco 1 North Hills LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pa Holdco 2 North Hills LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pacs Group, Inc. | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 21 facilities |
| Pacs Holdings, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Providence Group Nh, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 76 facilities |
| Williams, Cristine | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Williams, Cristine | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Woodburn, Mark | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Zoozen LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
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Fire safety
11 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke8F
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2D
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous1C
- C
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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