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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.
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Nursing Home in Allegany County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Nursing Home in Allegany County
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
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
Show admissions and discharges
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.6M
Operating loss
-$187.5K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$10.6M
Operating loss
-$187.5K
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 TypeNursing Home
CountyAllegany
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is legally operated by HRNC, LLC (For Profit).
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Skilled Nursing
Long Term Care
Medical Care
Nursing Care
Short Stay Rehabilitation
Adult Day Services Center
Social Services
Additional Clinical Care Services
Personal Laundry Service
Housekeeping Services
Business Office Support Services
Beautician Services
Religious Services
Social Events Programming
Janitorial Services
Electronic Security System
Pet Therapy Program
Notary On Site
Restraint-Free Environment
Specific ProgramsLong 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 ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Food DescriptionRestaurant 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
New York average: 9 inspections (5 with citations), 15 on-site complaint investigations
49 complaints
63 complaints per 100 occupied beds
New York average: 49.9 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.
New York average: 79 complaints
Latest inspection
Date
July 10, 2024
Annual Inspection24 total citations
19 health citations
5 life safety citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New York average: 29 citations
New York average: 20 health citations
New York average: 4 life safety citations
32 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New York average: 22 deficiencies
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
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
8
New York average 18.5
Citations per inspection
2.67
New York average 5.05
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
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 26, 2024
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 26, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 26, 2024
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Apr 01, 2022
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Allegany County The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
Wellsville
80
93.8%
+6%
3.36
-6%
2
8
2.7
0
76
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44
Hrnc, Llc (For Profit)
$10.6M
$3.8M
35.7%
335210
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
110
Employees
110
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
1.45:1
726% better than New York averageNew York average ratio: 0.18:1
Avg staff/day
45
Average shift
7.4 hours
0% compared with New York averageNew York average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
30,398
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
20
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
| 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 |
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
95%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
71%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
78%
2 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
70%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
89%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
3 Administrator
% of Days
62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
62%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
30%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
25%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
76 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (13.2%)
Medicaid
35 residents (46.1%)
Private pay or other
31 residents (40.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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
-$187.5K
↑ ~$274.5K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.2M
↓ ~$200.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.8%
↑ 2.7pp vs 2022
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