HIGHLAND NURSING CENTER in San Antonio has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating but stronger 4-star staffing and quality ratings. Reported staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: March 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8112.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
1.01
Nurse aides
2.36
Weekend nursing
3.55
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0%4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
10.7%3.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%6.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%6.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%0%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—5.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.6%33.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.5%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%3.2%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%96.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible people, and properly record vaccination status. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 887 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make sure all staff got required training on its quality improvement program. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 944 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
32.9 residents on an average day (62% of 53 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.