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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Ivy Park Post Acute

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(412) 362-3500

About Ivy Park Post Acute

IVY PARK POST ACUTE brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a focus on personalized recovery. Our team works closely with each patient to support their return to independence, offering comprehensive medical care and therapeutic services designed for meaningful progress.

Community at a glance

Capacity

150 residents

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

5609 FIFTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

(412) 362-3500

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 27, 2025, state inspectors cited 31 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 17 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare fined Ivy Park Post Acute once in the last three years, $14,069 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 17 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day26 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year60%Above the Pennsylvania average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

74 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 8, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 10, 2026

April 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 25, 2026
April 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 11, 2026
  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 11, 2026
March 18, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 6, 2026
January 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 16, 2026
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 16, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
September 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 3, 2025
June 27, 2025 · Standard inspection · 21 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 4, 2025
December 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 15, 2025
November 6, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2024
  • Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2024
October 25, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 14, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 14, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 14, 2024
October 9, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 23, 2024
July 26, 2024 · Standard inspection · 21 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Sep 9, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $14,069 in the last three years.

  • January 9, 2026Fine: $14,069

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Shadyside SNF Healthcare LLC
Medicare-certified beds
150
Average residents per day
129
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
October 11, 1968
Part of a chain
Pacs Group, 275 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395251

Location

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5609 FIFTH AVENUEPittsburgh, PA 15232

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Questions about Ivy Park Post Acute

How did Ivy Park Post Acute do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 27, 2025 and cited 31 health deficiencies, 12 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Ivy Park Post Acute?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 17 minutes with each resident per day, including 26 minutes from registered nurses. 60% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Ivy Park Post Acute been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Ivy Park Post Acute once in the last three years, totaling $14,069.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026