Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating, with very low health inspection and staffing ratings (1 star each) despite 5-star quality measures. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate, has reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.27 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2666.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.84
Nurse aides
1.75
Weekend nursing
2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.9%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.1%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
83.1%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
45.7%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
39.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to make survey results easy for residents to see and to help them contact advocate agencies. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 577 — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 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 · $184,782 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2024
$103,022
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
$81,760
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of POLLAK HOLDINGS · 6 homes · 1.6 stars avg
Occupancy
108.2 residents on an average day (61% of 178 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 48 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.