Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Pittsburgh › Heritage Care Center
5701 Phillips Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 · (412) 422-5100 · 143 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 652 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wecare Centers, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $683,334 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.96 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 2.60. Nursing staff turnover: 60%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 114 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-14 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-21 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-09-10 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-08 |
| 2025-08-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-08-18 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-08-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-06 |
| 2025-02-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-20 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-27 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HER HOLDCO LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 05/01/2024 |
| KJA UPMC4 LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| KORN, ELI | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| RICHARDSON, MATTHEW | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2025 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| WECARE HCC LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, CARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| RICHARDSON, MATTHEW | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/27/2025 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Heritage Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 395732), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/heritage-care-center-pittsburgh-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395732. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.