HIGHLAND CARE CENTER
91 31 175TH STREET, Jamaica, NY 11432
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How HIGHLAND CARE CENTER Compares
HIGHLAND CARE CENTER is a 320-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jamaica, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 320 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jamaica, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.3% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HIGHLAND CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLAND CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Jamaica.
How is HIGHLAND CARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help HIGHLAND CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HIGHLAND CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HIGHLAND CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 320 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLAND CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HIGHLAND CARE CENTER lag behind other Jamaica options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Jamaica
Jamaica sits in Queens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 359,534 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $72,028
- Median home value
- $575,600
Demographics for Queens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jamaica.
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