Safety Report: Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (48) than in the cycle before (35).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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. (F584) | 6 | June 9, 2026; April 21, 2026; December 5, 2025; February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 4 | June 9, 2026; April 8, 2026; February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 4 | January 8, 2026; December 5, 2025; February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| 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. (F585) | 4 | December 5, 2025; February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | July 31, 2026; February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 3 | June 9, 2026; January 8, 2026; February 14, 2025 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | January 8, 2026; May 7, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | February 14, 2025; April 23, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | September 24, 2024; February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | April 8, 2026; March 6, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 2 | January 8, 2026; February 12, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. (F602) | 2 | January 8, 2026; March 6, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 2 | October 7, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 2 | May 20, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (F947) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. (F949) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. (F945) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. (F944) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (F943) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. (F942) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. (F941) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. (F940) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. (F680) | 2 | February 14, 2025; March 6, 2023 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 2 | February 14, 2025; March 6, 2023 |
| 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. (F578) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | February 14, 2025; October 12, 2023 |
| 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. (F693) | 2 | February 14, 2025; February 12, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | May 7, 2024; February 12, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | February 12, 2024; March 6, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | October 12, 2023; March 6, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $103,022 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $81,760 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 31, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 9, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
April 21, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 8, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
January 8, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
December 5, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
October 7, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 20, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 14, 2025 — 28 citations
December 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 7, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 23, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 12, 2024 — 33 citations (includes serious)
November 15, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 12, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 6, 2023 — 17 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare