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Overall Review of Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center
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Physical therapy gets strong praise
Physical therapy is repeatedly described as effective and dedicated.
Several residents and families singled out rehabilitation and physical therapy as a standout part of the stay. Reviews describe therapists who focus on helping people regain mobility and strength, and at least one review credits therapy with major functional improvement. Even among more critical reviews, therapy staff are mentioned positively compared with other parts of care.
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Social workers support families
Social workers and coordinators are frequently praised for follow-through.
Communication and coordination show up often in the reviews, with families describing regular updates and help managing transitions. Multiple reviews name social workers (including Samantha and Cynthia) for staying responsive and making the process feel less stressful. Residents and families also describe staff helping with needs like messages, paperwork, and arranging next steps for care.
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Cleanliness is a mixed picture
Residents and visitors describe strong concerns about odors and cleanliness.
Cleanliness is inconsistent across the reviews. Some describe the facility as clean, well maintained, and free of strong odors, while others report urine odors, visible mold concerns, leaking ceilings, and dirty rooms or shared bathrooms. Several negative reviews connect these issues to a lack of timely cleaning or insufficient attention to basic sanitation.
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Call-light and staffing concerns recur
Some reviews describe delays and understaffing that affect day-to-day help.
Beyond general praise for care, multiple reviewers mention operational gaps that slow response times. There are recurring complaints about long call light wait times and difficulty getting help for personal care needs. A few reviews also describe the facility as short-staffed, with limited supplies or delayed medication and attention.
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Dining feedback varies widely
Dining receives both positive and negative feedback in reviews.
Food quality comes up in both directions. Some reviews say meals were prepared appropriately, enjoyable, or met dietary needs, while others complain that food was inadequate or not meeting nutrition needs. A few comments tie dining experience to general concerns about care execution and meeting daily requirements.
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Nearby options are close by
The area includes nearby parks, hospitals, and dining options.
Families and residents may have nearby options for appointments and time out of the facility. Nearby listings include a dermatology physician, local park space, and restaurants at roughly one to two miles, along with additional health facilities within a few miles.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (6 miles away)
Tampa International (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Academic Alliance in Dermatology (1.3 miles)
Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County Health Department, Clearwater Center (1.7 miles)
Clearwater Pediatric Care (2.4 miles)
Bay Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (2.5 miles)
The Heart Institute at Largo (3.1 miles)
Eye Institute of West Florida / LASC (3.1 miles)
Dunedin Pediatrics (3.7 miles)
Parks
Eagle Lake Park (1.5 miles)
McMullen Booth Tennis Center Clearwater FL (2.3 miles)
Dog Run (2.9 miles)
Sand Key Park (3.4 miles)
Largo Central Park (3.6 miles)
Kapok Park (4.1 miles)
Cooper Bayou Park (5.5 miles)
Restaurants
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza (1.5 miles)
Hammerstein Brewing Company (2.2 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
Island Way Grill (3 miles)
Windward Bar & Grille (3.1 miles)
McDonald's (3.5 miles)
Frenchys Saltwater Caf (3.6 miles)
Hospitals
Morton Plant Hospital (1.8 miles)
Morgan Heart Hospital (1.8 miles)
Mease Countryside Hospital (7.2 miles)
Mease Countryside Hospital-Medical Arts Building (7.2 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Winn-Dixie (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Cafes
Belleair Coffee Company (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Theaters
Regal Largo Mall (4.2 miles)
SMG Seminole (7.7 miles)
Transportation
St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) (6 miles)
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