HIGHLAND PINES NURSING HOME in Longview, TX has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $17,629 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: January 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,629recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8848.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.37
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.28
Weekend nursing
3.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
13.2%15.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.7%17.4%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.4%2.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.3%20.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.2%14.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%0%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
—99.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
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 October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — 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 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,629 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,629 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 1, 2024
11 days
Federal fine
Aug 1, 2024
$17,629
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Chain
Part of OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT · 64 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
95.3 residents on an average day (56% of 171 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 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.