For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

3549 NORRISWOOD, Memphis, TN 38111

2.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
180 Certified Beds
58 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 9.09%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 18.44%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 0.78%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.79%

Lower is better

How HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares

HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Memphis, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 180 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.

Among the 15 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Memphis, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Tennessee average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
  • Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (78% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2% (74% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (28% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Memphis.

How is HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?

High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.1% here versus 5.2% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Memphis options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 15 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HIGHLANDS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Memphis

Memphis sits in Shelby County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
126,951 (13.6%)
Median age
35.7 years
Median household income
$52,092
Median home value
$158,700

Demographics for Shelby County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Memphis.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 445165
County Shelby
Total Beds 180
Occupied Beds 152
Occupancy Rate 84%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

3549 NORRISWOOD, Memphis, TN 38111

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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