Rose Meadows Health & Rehab Center
1717 Skyline Drive · Pittsburgh, PA · 15227 · 4128858400
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $274,651 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B December 3, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024
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.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2024
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.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 9, 2023 | Fine | $274,651 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395745 · certified since October 26, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.