Whispering Pines Lodge
Longview · 1.5 mi · 116 beds
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Highland Pines Nursing Home
1100 N 4TH ST, Longview, TX, 75601
Nursing home171 licensed beds0 citations on record
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Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 8 deficiencies against Highland Pines Nursing Home in Longview, Texas at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-01-14. 1 finding has been recorded at the immediate-jeopardy level, the most serious CMS uses, meaning a resident was placed in immediate danger. Medicare has fined it 1 time, totalling $17,629. Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall.
1 / 5Medicare overall rating
171certified beds
8deficiencies at the last inspection
1immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
1federal fines, $17,629
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.1
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.47
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
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The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0645 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0655 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0755 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-01-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2025-03-04 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2024-10-17 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0690 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0813 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0582 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0609 · 2024-10-17 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0645 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0646 · 2024-10-17 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below1 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles2 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are1 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home3 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.69812
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year46.2%
Penalties
What Medicare has fined this home
FinesCivil money penalties imposed by CMS1
Total fined$17,629
Payment denials and other penaltiesMedicare refusing to pay for new admissions is the usual one2
Ownership
Who owns Highland Pines Nursing Home
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIO HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Organization | 100% | since 01/01/2024 |
| RUFF, MICHAEL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HP NURSING & REHAB LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| GARETZ, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| GURWITZ, SOLOMON | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2025 |
| HAGINS, ELIZABETH | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/2025 |
| KAPLAN, ESTHER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2025 |
| KAPLAN, MORDECHAI | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/28/2025 |
| MINDLE, ADAM | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2025 |
| UNGER, JEFFREY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/03/2025 |
| 1100 FOURTH STREET M TIC, LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| CONTINUUM REHAB GROUP LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
Part of the OPCO SKILLED MANAGEMENT group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 675133.
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