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Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center

108 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $184,782.

Abuse Icon Special Focus Status 2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
108
Total citations
90
Last 3 years
5
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$184,782
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights24 Quality of Care24 Abuse & Neglect12 Administration12 Medication & Pharmacy9

Most common F-tags at this facility

F5845 F5855 F6104 F6093 F6893

Citation history

108 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 8, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Jan 8, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jan 8, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Jan 8, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint
Jan 8, 2026F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint
Dec 5, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 5, 2025F585Honor 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.EComplaint
Dec 5, 2025F584Honor 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.DComplaint
Dec 5, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Oct 7, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
May 20, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Feb 14, 2025F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EComplaint
Feb 14, 2025F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
Feb 14, 2025F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Feb 14, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Feb 14, 2025F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard
Feb 14, 2025F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard
Feb 14, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F585Honor 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.DStandard
Feb 14, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F578Honor 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.EStandard
Feb 14, 2025F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.FStandard
Feb 14, 2025F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DComplaint
Sep 24, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
May 7, 2024F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.DComplaint
May 7, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.JComplaint
May 7, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Apr 23, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.EComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Feb 12, 2024F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.FStandard
Feb 12, 2024F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.BStandard
Feb 12, 2024F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Feb 12, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Feb 12, 2024F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F742Provide 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.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.CStandard
Feb 12, 2024F693Ensure 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.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DStandard
Feb 12, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F585Honor 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.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F584Honor 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.EStandard
Feb 12, 2024F578Honor 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.EStandard
Nov 15, 2023F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint
Oct 12, 2023F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.EComplaint
Oct 12, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F761Ensure 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.DComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.EComplaint
Jul 20, 2023F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Jul 3, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FComplaint
May 17, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FComplaint
May 17, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
May 17, 2023F585Honor 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.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F585Honor 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.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.EComplaint
Mar 6, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $184,782 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 23, 2024Fine$103,022—
Feb 12, 2024Fine$81,760—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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