34 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Pittsburgh, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with 34 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
5701 Phillips Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 422-5100
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
143
Certified beds
Average residents
105
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Wecare Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-06-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.55
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.89
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
69%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.7
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
1.2
1.1 pts worse
|
1.8
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.9% |
86.9%
10 pts better
|
93.4%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.9% |
93.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% |
3.2%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.2% |
6.5%
5.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.1% |
6.5%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.3% |
19.9%
13.6 pts better
|
19.6%
13.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% |
18.7%
4.1 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.5% |
19.6%
8.1 pts better
|
16.3%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.1% |
18.3%
4.2 pts better
|
14.9%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
0.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.9% |
26.4%
2.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.8% |
5.3%
4.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 73.3% |
68.9%
4.4 pts better
|
81.7%
8.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.7% |
9.8%
7.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.2% |
68.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
15.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.2% |
23.1%
1.9 pts better
|
23.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (18 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Inspection history
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
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 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
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 2026-01-13
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
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 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-01-13
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-06
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
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 2025-03-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
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 2025-02-02
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-02
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-11-22
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-11-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
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 2024-09-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
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 2024-09-20
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-04-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-03
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Penalties and ownership
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5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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