Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center

Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center, located at 1111 S Highland Ave in Clearwater, Florida, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility providing expert care along one of central Clearwater's most well-traveled corridors. Managed by the Florida Institute for Long-term Care (FILTC), a Florida-based organization with deep roots in the state's long-term care industry, Highland Pines combines clinical professionalism with a genuine understanding of the needs of Florida seniors and their families. South Highland Avenue places Highland Pines in a well-connected part of Clearwater with convenient access to a wide range of services. Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater's premier acute care hospital and a flagship of the BayCare Health System, is close by—a critical advantage for residents who may require specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, or emergency care during their stay. The area's concentration of medical offices and outpatient therapy providers along the Highland Avenue and Druid Road corridors further supports seamless continuity of care. The surrounding Belleair area, just south of the facility along Highland Avenue, is one of Pinellas County's most elegant communities, featuring the historic Belleair Country Club, the Belleair Causeway, and beautifully maintained residential neighborhoods. Families visiting Highland Pines enjoy exploring Belleair's peaceful streets and the scenic views of Clearwater Harbor and the Intracoastal Waterway nearby. Clearwater's Countryside area to the north offers abundant shopping at Westfield Countryside Mall, diverse dining options, and essential services, making family visits practical and enjoyable. The iconic Clearwater Beach is just a short drive west, where residents can join family members for an afternoon by the Gulf—a therapeutic and joyful experience that the Clearwater area uniquely enables. Highland Pines offers a robust clinical program including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation, neurological recovery, cardiac step-down care, wound management, and comprehensive long-term nursing services. FILTC's institutional knowledge of Florida's healthcare landscape translates into streamlined insurance coordination, experienced clinical staffing, and a care culture built around dignity, respect, and measurable health outcomes. For families across Clearwater and Pinellas County, Highland Pines Rehabilitation Center represents a trusted partner in navigating the journey from acute illness or surgery back to maximum independence and quality of life.