SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER
2025 WIGHTMAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217 · CCN 395028
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 178
- Avg residents/day
- 105.0
- Phone
- 4124218443
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-14 | 39 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +28.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-02-12 | 39 | 10.9 | 9.8 | +28.1 worse |
| 3 | 2023-03-06 | 30 | 10.5 | 9.3 | +19.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 6 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 11 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 5 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.02 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.64 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.05 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $184,782
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- POLLAK HOLDINGS
- Facilities in chain
- 6
- Chain avg overall
- 1.80 / 5
Inspection citations (108)2 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm
- EF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-02-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-10-07 · Health
Actual harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-05-20 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2025-02-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-12-19 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-09-24 · Health · corrected 2024-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-04-23 · Health · corrected 2024-05-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0578Honor 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Actual harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0742Provide 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- CF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- BF0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- FF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-04-04
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-11-15 · Health · corrected 2023-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-10-12 · Health · corrected 2023-11-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-07-20 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2023-07-20 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-20 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-07-20 · Health · corrected 2023-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-07-03 · Health · corrected 2023-07-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-07-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-03-06 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLAK, ELIE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2021-01-20 |
| POLLAK, THEODORE | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 2021-01-20 |
| BRADLEY, JENNIFER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-01-20 |
Other facilities in PITTSBURGH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL TCU | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS | ★★★★★ | 46 |
| Vincentian Home | ★★★★★ | 106 |
| Providence Point Healthcare Residence | ★★★★☆ | 42 |
| REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME | ★★★☆☆ | 58 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.