Care Citations

SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER

2025 WIGHTMAN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15217 · 4124218443

What CMS has flagged

  • CMS has flagged this facility for abuse citations.
  • CMS status on record: SFF Candidate.

On the CMS record

Overall rating (CMS)
1 / 5
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Staffing rating
1 / 5
Certified beds
178
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
POLLAK HOLDINGS

Inspection findings on record (107)

Quoted exactly as CMS published them. We do not rewrite findings.

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0755 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0801 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0804 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0908 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0602 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0585 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0580 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0925 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0577 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0947 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0578 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0582 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0636 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0638 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0641 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0680 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0868 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0940 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0941 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0942 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0943 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0944 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0945 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0949 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0565 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0585 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0693 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0698 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0699 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0730 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0842 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0623 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity J · immediate jeopardy

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0865 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0600 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0689 · scope/severity G · actual harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0880 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0881 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0925 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0947 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0578 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0585 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0725 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0756 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0943 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Infection Control Deficiencies

Tag 0945 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0610 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0685 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0692 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0693 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0742 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0758 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0760 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0919 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Tag 0730 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0940 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0941 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0944 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0946 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Administration Deficiencies

Tag 0949 · scope/severity C · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0942 · scope/severity B · potential for minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0655 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0698 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0680 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Tag 0812 · scope/severity F · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0576 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0584 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0585 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0677 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0679 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0759 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0761 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Environmental Deficiencies

Tag 0908 · scope/severity E · potential for more than minimal harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Rights Deficiencies

Tag 0550 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0602 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Tag 0609 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Tag 0656 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0684 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Tag 0686 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

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

Recorded as corrected on .

— Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Tag 0760 · scope/severity D · potential for more than minimal harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Recorded as corrected on .

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) · CMS Certification Number 395028