Nursing Homes · Pittsburgh, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
2025 Wightman Street · Pittsburgh, PA 15217 · 178 certified beds
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About Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 178 beds, above the Allegheny County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pollak Holdings. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 108 citations, the most recent on April 21, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.27 hours per resident per day. It is one of 28 nursing homes listed in Pittsburgh. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (108)
Records from March 2023 to April 2026.
April 21, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
January 8, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 3, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
October 7, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm.
May 20, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 13, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2025.
February 14, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2025.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $184,782
October 7, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,935 against this nursing home on October 7, 2025.
April 23, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $103,022 against this nursing home on April 23, 2024.
February 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $81,760 against this nursing home on February 12, 2024.
Staffing
3.27 nurse hours per resident per day in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pollak Holdings, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.4 overall, 1.2 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Pittsburgh.
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