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IVY PARK POST ACUTE

PITTSBURGH, PA · Medicare-certified · 150 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Ivy Park Post Acute in Pittsburgh has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite a 5-star quality measures rating. It also has reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.29 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and a recent federal penalty with $14,069 in fines over the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.2875 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,069recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2875.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.43
Licensed practical nurses
1.03
Nurse aides
1.82
Weekend nursing
3.05

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

21.2%16.2%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0.9%0.8%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7.7%2.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

2.8%6.2%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

15.4%6.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

20.6%8.5%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

10.8%10.4%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

0.7%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

18.7%27.4%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

20.6%37.1%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

92.3%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.4%98.3%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

43.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

59%49%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J

The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $14,069 was recorded.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,069 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jan 9, 2026

    $14,069

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2024

Now operated by Ivy Park Post Acute, previously Shadyside Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 281 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
128.6 residents on an average day (86% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 57 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.