Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Pittsburgh › Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
2025 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 · (412) 421-8443 · 178 certified beds
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pollak Holdings, a group operating 6 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.6/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $612,936 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.6/5).
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 107 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-09 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-04-21 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-06 |
| 2026-04-08 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-04-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-04-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-04-08 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-01-08 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-08 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2026-01-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2025-12-05 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-05 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-05 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-12-05 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-10-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-05-20 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-02-14 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Honor 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | 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 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-14 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-23 | Fine | $103,022 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $81,760 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLAK, ELIE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 01/20/2021 |
| POLLAK, THEODORE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 01/20/2021 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 395028), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/squirrel-hill-wellness-and-rehabilitation-center-pittsburgh-pa/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395028. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.