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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(412) 421-8443

About Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Pittsburgh families with a focus on personalized recovery. Our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania team supports patients through healing and regaining independence with clinical expertise and compassionate attention.

Community at a glance

Capacity

178 residents

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

2025 WIGHTMAN STREET, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217

(412) 421-8443

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

  • Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
  • Medicare flags Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 14, 2025, state inspectors cited 48 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Medicare fined Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center 2 times in the last three years, $184,782 in total.

Inspections

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

July 31, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 12, 2026

June 9, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 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 DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 3, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 3, 2026
  • 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 Jul 3, 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 Jul 3, 2026
April 21, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 6, 2026
April 8, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 29, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 29, 2026
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 29, 2026
  • 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 DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 29, 2026
January 8, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2026
December 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 30, 2025
  • 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 Dec 30, 2025
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 30, 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 few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 30, 2025
October 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
May 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 13, 2025
February 14, 2025 · Standard inspection · 28 citations+
  • 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, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • 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 Mar 28, 2025
  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • 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 Mar 28, 2025
  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • 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 Mar 28, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 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 RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 28, 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 Mar 28, 2025
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Mar 28, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 28, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2025
December 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 10, 2025
September 24, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 31, 2024
May 7, 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.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 17, 2024
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 17, 2024
  • 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 May 17, 2024
April 23, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 30, 2024
February 12, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 4, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 4, 2024
  • 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 DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 4, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 4, 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, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 4, 2024

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

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $184,782 in the last three years.

  • April 23, 2024Fine: $103,022
  • February 12, 2024Fine: $81,760

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Sh Operator LLC
Medicare-certified beds
178
Average residents per day
106
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
September 1, 1977
Part of a chain
Pollak Holdings, 6 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395028

Location

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2025 WIGHTMAN STREETPittsburgh, PA 15217

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Questions about Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

How did Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on February 14, 2025 and cited 48 health deficiencies, 24 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

Has Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center 2 times in the last three years, totaling $184,782.

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