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Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

2025 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

CCN 395028 · For-profit, corporation · 178 certified beds · chain Pollak Holdings

CMS abuse iconSpecial Focus Facility candidate
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.

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, certified for 178 beds and caring for about 106 residents a day.

CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 107 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (47, 36, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.

CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $185K.

CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.

107health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles5 at actual harm or worse
$185Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
—nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
59%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)106 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityAllegheny Co. medianPennsylvania medianUS average
Overall star rating1233.0
Health citations, 3 cycles107422628.7
Citations per 100 beds60.145.222.226.8
Total nurse hours per resident day—3.63.63.9
RN hours per resident day—0.80.70.7
Nursing staff turnover—50.0%44.3%45.8%
Fines listed$184,782$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

Cycle 1 (latest)47
Cycle 236
Cycle 324

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Feb 2025, 12 Feb 2024.

Severity mix: J ×2 G ×3 D ×36 E ×44 F ×15 B ×1 C ×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 dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
9 Jun 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation3 Jul 2026
9 Jun 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint investigation3 Jul 2026
9 Jun 2026F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation3 Jul 2026
9 Jun 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation3 Jul 2026
21 Apr 2026F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation6 May 2026
8 Apr 2026F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
8 Apr 2026F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FComplaint investigation29 Apr 2026
8 Jan 2026F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
8 Jan 2026F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
8 Jan 2026F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
8 Jan 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
8 Jan 2026F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint investigation3 Feb 2026
5 Dec 2025F0585Honor 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.EComplaint investigation30 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation30 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025F0584Honor 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.DComplaint investigation30 Dec 2025
5 Dec 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation30 Dec 2025
7 Oct 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigationPast Non-Compliance
20 May 2025F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint investigation13 Jun 2025
14 Feb 2025F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.FStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0584Honor 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.EComplaint investigation28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint investigation28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EComplaint investigation28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.EStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0585Honor 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.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
14 Feb 2025F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard survey28 Mar 2025
19 Dec 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint investigation10 Jan 2025
24 Sep 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation31 Oct 2024
7 May 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint investigation17 May 2024
7 May 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.JComplaint investigation17 May 2024
7 May 2024F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.DComplaint investigation17 May 2024
23 Apr 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint investigation30 May 2024
12 Feb 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.EStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0742Provide 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.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.CStandard survey4 Apr 2024
12 Feb 2024F0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.BStandard survey4 Apr 2024
15 Nov 2023F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint investigation29 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint investigation29 Nov 2023
12 Oct 2023F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint investigation29 Nov 2023
6 Mar 2023F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.FStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0585Honor 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0761Ensure 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.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023
6 Mar 2023F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard survey19 Apr 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
23 Apr 2024Fine$103,022
12 Feb 2024Fine$81,760

Staffing

Total nursing—
Nurse aides—
LPN—
RN—
Weekend total—

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityPennsylvania medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay7.6%15.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.2%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.3%1.1%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay1.4%2.9%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay4.7%1.0%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay5.9%16.1%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay5.1%4.5%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay16.4%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, corporation. Legal business name: Sh Operator Llc. Chain: Pollak Holdings (6 facilities).

No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.

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

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Concordia At the CedarsMonroeville59552915.3—26 Feb 2026
Concordia of the South HillsPittsburgh4655548.7—4 Apr 2025
Harmony Physical RehabilitationMonroeville30554413.3—21 Feb 2025
Providence Point Healthcare ResidencePittsburgh425451535.7$14K18 Jun 2025
Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital TcuPittsburgh205451050.0—25 Nov 2025
Concordia At Rebecca ResidenceAllison Park604332846.7—25 Jun 2026
Lgar Health and RehabilitationTurtle Creek60444915.0—18 Oct 2024
Longwood At OakmontVerona444352965.9—28 Apr 2026

All 52 facilities in Allegheny County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?

107 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.

Has Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $185K in the period covered.

How does staffing at Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center compare?

CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.

Who operates Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of the Pollak Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Feb 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.