Pittsburgh, PA

Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $184,782 in total fines with 39 recent health deficiencies with 17 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2025 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA

(412) 421-8443

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

178

Certified beds

Average residents

105

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pollak Holdings

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1977-09-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

6 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 1 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.75

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.63

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.02

All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.40

RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.59

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.65

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.05

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.35

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.4%
10.72%
1.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 25% · Lower 95% interval 8.63%
Discharge to community 34%
50.57%
16.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 21.79%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.91
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 79.39%
8.2%
71.2 pts better
Numerator 104 · Denominator 131
Staff flu vaccination coverage 10.1%
42%
31.9 pts worse
Numerator 30 · Denominator 297
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.9%
86.9%
20 pts worse
93.4%
26.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 81.2% · Q2 79.4% · Q3 44.6% · Q4 65.5% · 4Q avg 66.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.1%
93.5%
10.4 pts worse
95.5%
12.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
3.2%
1.2 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.0%
6.5%
0.5 pts better
11.4%
5.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 11.6% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.9%
6.5%
3.4 pts worse
5.4%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 9.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 18.3%
19.9%
1.6 pts better
19.6%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.6% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 20.3% · Q4 20.5% · 4Q avg 18.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.1%
18.7%
1.6 pts better
16.7%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.9% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 11.4% · Q4 19.2% · 4Q avg 17.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.9%
19.6%
2.7 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.5% · Q2 36.5% · Q3 9.0% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 16.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.9%
18.3%
5.4 pts better
14.9%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.7% · Q2 22.6% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 12.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
0.9%
About the same
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
1.7%
1 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.1%
26.4%
5.7 pts worse
19.8%
12.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.2% · Q2 36.5% · Q3 36.9% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 32.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
5.3%
1 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.3%
68.9%
30.6 pts worse
81.7%
43.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.5% · Q2 44.0% · Q3 38.8% · Q4 40.0% · 4Q avg 38.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.5%
1.5%
2 pts worse
1.6%
1.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 45.7%
68.7%
23 pts worse
79.7%
34 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 45.7%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-14 · Fire 2025-02-14

39 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (11 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-12 · Fire 2024-02-12

39 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-06 · Fire 2023-03-06

30 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2025-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-21

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-04-11

C · Minimal harm 2023-03-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-04-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-12-30

G · Actual harm 2025-10-07

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-06-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-03-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F941 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Corrected 2025-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F949 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-14

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-31

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-07

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-05-17

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-07

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2024-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-23

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-05-30

G · Actual harm 2024-02-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-04-04

G · Actual harm 2024-02-12

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-04-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide 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.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-12

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F940 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F941 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F946 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Corrected 2024-04-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F949 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2024-04-04

B · Minimal harm 2024-02-12

F942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-15

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-12

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-08-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-17

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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 2023-07-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-17

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-17

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-07-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-17

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-07-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-04-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-06

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-04-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$103,022 2024-04-23

Fine

Fine · fine $103,022

Fine

$81,760 2024-02-12

Fine

Fine · fine $81,760

Fine

Ownership

Pollak, Elie

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 6 facilities 2021-01-20
Pollak, Theodore

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 7 facilities 2021-01-20
Bradley, Jennifer

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-01-20

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