Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number395028
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

2025 Wightman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Allegheny County
Phone
(412) 421-8443
ZIP code
15217 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
178
Residents per day
105.5 (59% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
SH Operator LLC
Chain
Pollak Holdings (6 facilities, avg 1.6★)
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
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Nurse aides
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Weekend total
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Nursing staff turnover
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Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 14, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
47.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
23
Citations on record (3 years)
63 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-09 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-03
2026-06-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-03
2026-06-09 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-03
2026-06-09 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-03
2026-04-21 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-06
2026-04-08 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-08 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-04-08 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-29
2026-01-08 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2026-01-08 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2026-01-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2026-01-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2026-01-08 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-03
2025-12-05 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-12-05 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-12-05 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-12-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-10-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-05-20 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-02-14 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
F0940 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
F0949 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2025-02-14 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-28
2024-12-19 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-09-24 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

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

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-23Fine$103,022
2024-02-12Fine$81,760

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pollak, Elie (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Pollak, Theodore (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Bradley, Jennifer (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center?

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 178 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.

Has Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $184,782 in the last three years.

Who owns Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Pollak Holdings and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center?

(412) 421-8443. The facility is located at 2025 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

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