Highfield Nursing and Rehabilitation

6590 Tryon Road · Cary, NC · 27518 · 9198518000

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avardis Health

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $175,559 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

$175,559 in federal fines in the last 24 months

2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 30
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.113.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.350.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.70≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year41%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $201,978

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 13, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected March 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Corrected March 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected December 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected December 18, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected July 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected June 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Administration

  • No harm found · B June 27, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · K June 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 12, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected July 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 28, 2025Fine$17,345
November 22, 2024Fine$158,214
June 29, 2023Fine$26,419

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345403 · certified since September 24, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.