Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
A standard survey is most likely before around August 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Park Highlands Nursing & Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not have a licensed administrator present or appointed, with the Administrator-in-Training not yet eligible for licensure and the corporate administrator not consistently present in the building. Staff interviews and record reviews confirmed the absence of a licensed administrator, and the required oversight and management were not provided.
The facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment in three shower rooms, with mold observed in the grout between tiles. The housekeeping supervisor acknowledged the issue, citing staffing shortages as a reason for inadequate cleaning.
The facility failed to ensure that a resident with a history of mental health disorders received an accurate PASRR Level 1 Screening. Despite documented diagnoses of anxiety disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder, the PASRR Screening incorrectly indicated no evidence of mental illness. The discrepancy was not corrected, and the Local Authority was not notified.
The facility failed to implement baseline care plans for two residents, neglecting to address critical needs such as an indwelling urethral catheter, acute renal failure, and a cervical collar for a neck fracture. This oversight led to inadequate care planning and risked the residents' health.
The facility failed to complete and implement a Safe Smoking Assessment for a resident, leading to unsafe smoking conditions. The resident, who was cognitively intact and had multiple diagnoses, was observed smoking without a smoke apron and had burn marks on his clothing. The required smoking assessment was missing from his medical chart.
A resident with significant weight loss and medical conditions did not consistently receive a prescribed daily nutritional supplement due to staff oversight and lack of proper checks, as observed and confirmed by interviews with facility staff.
Failure to Appoint and Maintain a Licensed Administrator
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Summary
The facility failed to have a governing body that appointed a licensed administrator, resulting in the absence of a licensed administrator since September 22, 2025. The Administrator-in-Training, who was not yet licensed, stated she was acting as the administrator but had not completed the required coursework to be eligible for state licensure. The corporate administrator, who was supposed to oversee the facility, was not physically present in the building for the required 40 hours per week and communicated only by phone. Multiple staff interviews confirmed that the corporate administrator had not been regularly present in the facility, and the Administrator-in-Training was not eligible to take the licensure exam until December 2025. Record review showed no licensed administrator listed on the staff roster, and during the survey, the administrator listed for the on-site visit was not present. The HR department head was unavailable to provide records, and other staff, including the DON and maintenance supervisor, confirmed the lack of a licensed administrator's consistent presence. The facility's failure to ensure a licensed administrator was physically present and responsible for managing the facility was directly observed and corroborated by staff interviews and documentation.
Failure to Maintain Sanitary Shower Rooms
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment in three shower rooms located in the North Wing, East Wing, and Rehabilitation hall. Observations revealed the presence of a black substance, identified as mold, in the grout between the tiles in these shower rooms. Specifically, the Rehabilitation hall shower room had mold on the right and back walls, the East Wing shower room had mold on the left wall, and the North Wing shower room had mold on the right wall. These observations were made during a survey on 03/25/24. During an interview, the housekeeping supervisor (HSKS) confirmed that she was responsible for the cleanliness of the facility and acknowledged the presence of mold. She explained that the showers were cleaned daily and as needed, but due to staffing shortages, she had been unable to perform her supervisory rounds for the past two months. The facility's deep cleaning process, dated 2015, indicated that all walls and floors should be cleaned and scrubbed, but this protocol was not followed adequately due to the staffing issues.
Failure to Ensure Accurate PASRR Screening for Resident with Mental Health Disorders
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #48, who had a history of mental health disorders, received an accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level 1 Screening. The resident, a [AGE] year-old female, was admitted with diagnoses including anxiety, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Despite having a BIMS score indicating no impaired cognition and documented diagnoses of anxiety disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder, the PASRR Level 1 Screening completed on 06/20/2023 incorrectly indicated that the resident did not have evidence of a mental illness. This discrepancy was not corrected, and the Local Authority was not notified of the incorrect PASRR by the facility's MDS Nurse, who was responsible for PASRR and MDS processes at the time of the survey but not at the time of the resident's admission. The resident's medical records, including physician orders and psychiatric evaluations, consistently indicated diagnoses of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. Despite these documented conditions and the resident receiving antianxiety and antidepressant medications, the PASRR Level 1 Screening failed to reflect the resident's mental health status accurately. The facility's policy on PASRR Level 1 Screenings, which was revised in 2019, required reviews for correctness to ensure accuracy and prevent regulatory problems, but this policy was not followed in this case, leading to the deficiency.
Failure to Implement Baseline Care Plans for Residents
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Summary
The facility failed to implement a baseline care plan for two residents, which included the necessary instructions to provide effective and person-centered care. For Resident #216, the baseline care plan did not address his indwelling urethral catheter, diagnoses of acute renal failure, inflammatory reaction due to the catheter, retention of urine, and antibiotic therapy. Despite the physician's orders and the resident's condition, the care plan was not updated to reflect these critical needs, leading to a lack of proper management and consistency in care. The Director of Nursing (DON) acknowledged that the care plan from the resident's previous stay was re-activated without incorporating the new diagnoses and treatment requirements, which was a significant oversight in ensuring the resident's immediate needs were met upon readmission. Similarly, the facility failed to address the needs of Resident #218 in her baseline care plan. The resident, who had a non-displaced fracture of the 5th cervical vertebra and required a cervical collar, did not have these needs documented in her care plan. Observations revealed that the resident was not consistently wearing the cervical collar, and there were no physician's orders or care plan instructions regarding its use. The DON and Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) admitted that the diagnosis and the need for the cervical collar were overlooked in the care plan, which should have included interventions to promote healing and prevent further injury. These deficiencies highlight the facility's failure to develop and implement baseline care plans that reflect the residents' immediate needs based on their admission orders and medical conditions. The lack of proper documentation and communication among the nursing staff resulted in inadequate care planning, putting the residents at risk of not receiving the necessary care and interventions to address their health conditions effectively.
Failure to Implement Safe Smoking Assessment
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Specifically, the facility did not complete and implement a Safe Smoking Assessment for a resident who was reviewed for smoking. The resident, a cognitively intact male with multiple diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver, was observed smoking without a smoke apron on multiple occasions. Additionally, the resident's medical chart lacked the required smoking assessment, and the resident was seen wearing blue jeans with burn marks, indicating unsafe smoking conditions. During interviews and observations, it was revealed that the facility's smoking policy was posted and included in the admission packet, but the required smoking assessment was not found in the resident's electronic health records. The Director of Nursing (DON) and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) confirmed the absence of the smoking assessment. Despite the presence of a supply employee monitoring the smoking area, the resident was not provided with a smoke apron, further contributing to the unsafe smoking conditions.
Failure to Provide Nutritional Supplement
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that a resident received sufficient fluid intake and a daily nutritional supplement, which could place residents at risk for unplanned weight loss, malnutrition, and failure to thrive. Resident #15, a cognitively intact female with diagnoses including acute combined systolic and diastolic heart failure, dysphagia, and muscle weakness, experienced an 8% weight loss over six months. Despite a doctor's order for a daily nutritional supplement, the resident did not receive the supplement consistently. Observations and interviews revealed that the resident did not receive the prescribed supplement on multiple occasions, and staff were unable to confirm whether the supplement was provided as required. During an observation, Resident #15 was found eating her noon meal without the prescribed supplement. The Dietary Manager admitted that the omission was an oversight due to a busy kitchen and staff shortages. The Director of Nursing (DON) also could not confirm if the resident received the supplement, indicating a lack of proper checks and balances. The facility's Dietary Services Policy & Procedure Manual did not provide clear guidelines to ensure residents receive their nutritional supplements, contributing to the deficiency.
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