Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
2025 Wightman Street · Pittsburgh, PA · 15217 · 4124218443
178 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pollak Holdings
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
2 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.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $184,782 |
Inspection citations (108 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected May 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 29, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 7, 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 · F May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 14, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
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 March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $103,022 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $81,760 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395028 · certified since September 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.