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2000 Cambridge Avenue Wyomissing, PA 19610 · Berks County
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CMS certification number 395800 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Highlands at Wyomissing a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Highlands at Wyomissing as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 8.92 hours per resident per day at Highlands at Wyomissing, above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 2.07 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 25.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). That is lower than most homes in Pennsylvania, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Highlands at Wyomissing: Medicare and Medicaid
Highlands at Wyomissing is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Pennsylvania.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 4, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 5 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 5 citations at Highlands at Wyomissing across 2 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 4 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (2) and nutrition and dietary (1). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment" (tag F0640, level D, May 21, 2025).
May 21, 2025 · 3 citations
DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
BProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
July 18, 2024 · 2 citations
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Questions to ask on a tour of Highlands at Wyomissing
- The home averages about 19% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near Highlands at Wyomissing
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.5 mi
Reading Hospital Medical Center ReadingEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 50m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.9 mi
- 2.9 mi
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