Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center is a very large skilled nursing facility with 227 beds, located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It operates as a for-profit partnership and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, enabling it to serve a diverse range of residents who require either short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, and it does not advertise specialized Alzheimer’s care as a central focus, but it does provide traditional rehabilitative and nursing care services for older adults.
The center is equipped to support residents recovering from recent hospital stays, such as those who have experienced a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. Approximately 41.7% of short-term residents are able to return home after their rehabilitation at the facility. While staying at Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center, residents receive an average of three hours and one minute of nurse staffing per day. This level of staffing is maintained consistently across weekdays and weekends to support a steady standard of care. The facility tracks important health metrics, with 0.9% of short-term residents experiencing falls that resulted in major injuries and 7.0% facing infections that required hospitalization. Additionally, 8.3% of short-term residents had to visit an emergency room during their stay.
Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center also focuses on supporting residents with their daily living needs, including help with moving, eating, using the bathroom, and maintaining personal hygiene. Approximately 84.8% of the residents retained the ability to manage these activities independently. The facility emphasizes preventive care as well, with 77.1% of residents receiving the annual flu vaccination as part of routine health maintenance.
In terms of regulatory oversight, Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center undergoes regular inspections that assess health, fire safety, food preparation, medication management, and the quality of care planning. Over recent years, inspection findings have highlighted some areas in need of improvement, such as the development of comprehensive care plans, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, accurate and timely assessments, and ensuring that nursing staff and nurse aides are adequately qualified and regularly trained. The facility has also been cited for the need to manage accident hazards and maintain sufficient nursing staff to meet all residents' needs on a daily basis. These matters were identified as low to high potential for harm and affected a limited number of residents, with most issues being resolved within a few weeks to months after citation.
The center paid one fine in the last three years, totaling $11,187, reflecting regulatory efforts to maintain high standards of care. The environment at Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center is shaped by its commitment to residents’ care and rehabilitation, with special attention to improving outcomes for those in need of both short-term medical rehabilitation and longer-term nursing support. Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center continues to strive for quality service while working to address the ongoing health and everyday living needs of the older adults it serves.