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HIGHLAND MANOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (EXETER, Pennsylvania)

750 SCHOOLEY AVENUE, EXETER, Pennsylvania 18643

Phone: 5706553791

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
109
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Luzerne
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.600.78-0.17
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.603.90-0.29
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover28.8%44.6%-

Health Citation History

33 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-21Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-27Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-18Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-01-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-14Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

15 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-21Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-19Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-12-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-12-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-01-10Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-10Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-01-10Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$19,760
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-11-14Fine$19,760-

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