HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 160 Seneca St in Wellsville, New York (zip code 14895), within Allegany County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 80 certified beds. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns overall ratings based on a combination of three component ratings: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5, indicating a strong performance in this category relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating above-average performance across clinical indicators tracked by CMS, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and medication use among residents. Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under New York State guidelines. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (585) 593-3750 or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify coverage details and any out-of-pocket costs. When considered against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 5-star rating and 5-star health inspection score place it well above the national average, while the 2-star staffing rating indicates below-average staffing levels compared to facilities across the country. The 4-star quality measure rating reflects performance above the national norm on tracked clinical outcomes. Prospective residents and their families may wish to weigh each individual component rating in context, as they reflect distinct aspects of facility operations and care delivery.