The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L
Nursing home report
KADIMA REHABILITATION & NURSING AT CHESWICK
CHESWICK, PA · Medicare-certified · 121 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and 2-star staffing, and it is a Special Focus Facility candidate. It also reports nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.32 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and has had $128,082 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3158 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $128,082special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3158.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.38
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 2.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
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
35.4%35.5%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.5%6.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.7%7.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
1.1%1%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.2%18.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.4%13.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.6%32.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%40.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
20%11.8%Improving
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
—94.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.9%90.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
43.3%23.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide care or services that were trauma-informed and culturally competent. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 699 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly protect residents’ personal money that was kept by the facility. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 570 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $112,925 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $72,725 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,157 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $128,082 in total fines.
- $112,925
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2026
- $15,157
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2025
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2024
Now operated by Cheswick Rehabilitation & Nursing, LLC, previously Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 112.7 residents on an average day (93% of 121 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.