Highland Pointe Health & Rehab Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0814
F 0814
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Based on observations, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary area surrounding the garbage dumpsters. This had the potential for affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77. Findings include:Observations on 09/15/25 at 5:40 A.M. of the dumpster area noted several large bags of garbage filled with soiled briefs, latex gloves, wipes, plasticware, and food were located on the ground surrounding the three dumpsters. The doors and lids of the dumpsters were left open allowing racoons to enter and pull out the garbage. Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:39 A.M., [NAME] #208 verified the opened garbage bags on the ground. Interview on 09/15/25 at 9:40 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #200 verified the findings and stated the racoons come from the woods and tear open the bags all the time. Review of facility policies noted no policy provided created/implemented by the facility related to maintaining a sanitary dumpster area. This deficiency was an incidental finding identified during
the complaint investigation.
Residents Affected - Many
Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
Event ID:
Printed: 04/13/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED
09/16/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Highland Pointe Health & Rehab Center
402 Golf View Lane Highland Heights, OH 44143
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F-Tag F0921
F 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary homelike environment for residents. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 77. Findings include: Observations on 09/15/25 from 5:00 A.M. to 5:40 A.M. noted miscellaneous items and debris on the floor in the halls throughout the facility. The debris included silverware and plastic utensils, latex gloves, paper straws, and linen on the floor. There were dinner trays full of food located on carts in resident halls and in the dining room. A medication cart located on the 300-hall had miscellaneous debris (powder like) substance along the entire bottom of the medication cart.
Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:05 A.M., Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #201 verified the debris and items on
the floor and went back to work. Interview on 09/15/25 at 5:10 A.M., LPN #203 verified the findings stating staff just cleaned out the drawers of the medication cart a few days ago. Review of facility policies noted no policy provided created/implemented by the facility related to staff maintaining communal areas daily. This deficiency represents non-compliance investigated under Complaint Number 1396690 (OH00165974).
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HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER in HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HIGHLAND POINTE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.