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Highland Care Center Inc

Nursing Home Facility

91 31 175th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Highland Care Center Inc is a senior care community located in Jamaica, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Jamaica area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (718) 657-6363.

With 320 beds, Highland Care Center Inc is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Jamaica average about 236 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Jamaica average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 26%.

The community is located in Queens County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Highland Care Center Inc. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by June 26, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    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.

    Inspected April 2026. Corrected by June 26, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Highland Care Center Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 320
  • Occupancy 97%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
  • Annual staff turnover 26%
  • Last health inspection April 2026

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