Highland Care Center
91 31 175th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 · (718) 657-6363
For profit - Corporation · 320 certified beds
Highland Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 2 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 28, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 28, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.April 28, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.98 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 25.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 320 |
| Average residents per day | 311.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chapin Home for the Aging Jamaica · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc Jamaica · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc Jamaica · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- NYS Veterans Home in NYC Jamaica · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hillside Manor Rehab & Extended Care Center Jamaica · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Highland Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.