Heritage Care Center

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

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

CMS certification number395732
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.

Contact & location

5701 Phillips Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Allegheny County
Phone
(412) 422-5100
ZIP code
15217 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
143
Residents per day
107.4 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Her Opco LLC
Chain
Wecare Centers (13 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
June 9, 1987
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★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.96 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.64 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.56 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.75 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.60 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.2 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
62.5 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
38.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
8
Citations on record (3 years)
69 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-05 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-21
2026-04-14 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-07
2026-04-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-07
2026-02-25 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 2026-03-19
2025-11-21 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-11-21 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-13
2025-09-10 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-08
2025-08-18 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 2025-10-06
2025-08-18 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-06
2025-08-18 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-10-06
2025-02-20 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 2025-03-27
2025-02-20 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2025-02-20 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-27
2024-12-06 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 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.
F0917 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02
2024-12-06 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-02

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Her Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Kja Upmc4 LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Korn, Eli (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
3Sss 3 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crestview 360 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Crestview 720 Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Her Prop 1 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kja Upmc4 Propco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Korn, Eli (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Legacy 360 Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Cara (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
PA 4 Holdco LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
PA 4 Prop 1 LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pen Med LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schwartz Family Dynasty Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Matthew (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mitchell, Cara (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Heritage Care Center?

Heritage Care 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 Heritage Care Center have?

It has 143 certified beds and cares for about 107 residents per day.

Has Heritage Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Heritage Care Center?

It is part of Wecare Centers 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 Heritage Care Center?

(412) 422-5100. The facility is located at 5701 Phillips Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.