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Ivy Park Post Acute
5609 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ivy Park Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, certified for 150 beds and caring for about 129 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 94 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (30, 39, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 62.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.3%.
94health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$14Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.3nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
86%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)129 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allegheny Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 94 | 42 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 62.7 | 45.2 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.3% | 50.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,069 | $7,656 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (52 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jun 2025, 26 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×55 E ×32 F ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 May 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Dec 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0713 | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 25 Oct 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 9 Oct 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Aug 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | Fine | $14,069 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.3%, RNs 70.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.4% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.2% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Shadyside Snf Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truist | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Allegheny County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia At the Cedars | Monroeville | 59 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15.3 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Concordia of the South Hills | Pittsburgh | 46 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Harmony Physical Rehabilitation | Monroeville | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Providence Point Healthcare Residence | Pittsburgh | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 35.7 | $14K | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu | Pittsburgh | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Concordia At Rebecca Residence | Allison Park | 60 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lgar Health and Rehabilitation | Turtle Creek | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Longwood At Oakmont | Verona | 44 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 65.9 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
All 52 facilities in Allegheny County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ivy Park Post Acute been cited for?
94 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Ivy Park Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ivy Park Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ivy Park Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ivy Park Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.