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Total health inspections
3
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Overview of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
A member of the Excelsior Care Group, Highland Park in Wellsville, New York, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Tranquility surrounds the home-like setting with a family-like atmosphere, contributing to an inspiring and relaxing recovery. Highland Park boasts an elegant home with delightful hospitality that encourages residents to live on their terms while receiving quality service from the dedicated care staff. They excel in keeping a tight-knit relationship between the families of residents for a more personal approach and trusting relationship in making medical decisions.
Specializing in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing care, benefits include medical professionals for each continuing care: podiatry, dermatology, neurological, ENT, and surgical care. Other services include social services, adult medical day care, pet therapy, restaurant-style dining, and private/semi-private bedrooms.
Blake Apsokardu serves as the Administrator at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, overseeing the community's operations and ensuring quality care for residents. Blake is dedicated to fostering a supportive and professional environment within the facility.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
80
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 months
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10.6M
Operating loss
-$187.5K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$10,571,753.00
Operating loss
$-187,547.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.8M
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
County:
Allegany
Ownership & operating entity
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is legally operated by HRNC, LLC (For Profit).
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Medical Care, Nursing Care, Short Stay Rehabilitation, Adult Day Services Center, Social Services, Additional Clinical Care Services, Amenities, Accommodations, Pet Therapy, Restaurant Style Dining and Therapeutic Diets, Recreation, Admission, Volunteer
Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Restaurant Style Dining and Therapeutic Diets
Types of Care at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Nursing Home
Hospice Care
Memory Care
Respite Care
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
12 inspections
10 with citations, 2 without citations
9 on-site complaint investigations
49 complaints
63 complaints per 100 occupied beds
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Latest inspection
Date:July 10, 2024
Type:Annual Inspection
24 total citations
19 health citations
5 life safety citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
22 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
2 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
July 14, 2016: Stipulation & Order #NH-17-002
Physical Environment
October 25, 2013: Stipulation & Order #NH-16-018
Other Services
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
-19%
-6%
+6%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Wellsville
80
No
44
HRNC, LLC (For Profit)
93.8%
$10,571,344.00
$3,769,983.00
35.7%
76.40
3.3615
2
8
-19%-6%+6%
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Wellsville
Bed Count:
80
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HRNC, LLC (For Profit)
CCN:
335210
Occupancy:
93.8%
Home Revenue:
$10,571,344.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,769,983.00
Payroll %:
35.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3615
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%Places of interest near Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
15.6 miles from city center — 0.55 miles to nearest hospital (UR Medicine u2013 Jones Memorial Hospital)
160 Seneca, Wellsville, NY 14895
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
110
Total Staff
110
Employees
0
Contractors
30,398
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 7.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 7.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
90 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 12,944 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,398 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,319 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,803 | 86 | 95% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 973 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 904 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 875 | 71 | 78% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 847 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 804 | 81 | 89% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 489 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 487 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 435 | 56 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 57 | 63% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 56 | 62% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 226 | 27 | 30% | 8.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 23 | 25% | 3.1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
Citations per inspection
2.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
3 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration minor citation
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Apr 01, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Upstate Services Group
Resident Census by Payment Source
76
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(13.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
35
(46.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
31
(40.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
39% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.4
32% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.3%
74% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.2%
51% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.7%
15% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.8%
7% better than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.9%
29% worse than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
32.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
32.9%
82% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
9% worse than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
6% better than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.29
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.29
25% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.71
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.10
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.10
56% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.35
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
19% better than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.4%
17% better than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.0%
13% better than New York averageNew York average: 20.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.5%
111% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.5%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.1%
11% better than New York averageNew York average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$5K
93% lower than New York averageNew York average: $66K
Number of fines
2
In line with New York averageNew York average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New York averageNew York average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$5K
New York average
$66K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2023
$2K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 17, 2023
$3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.8%
↓ 1.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$187,547
↑ ~$275K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,236,867
↓ ~$200K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.8%
↑ 2.7pp vs 2022
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