Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Whitehall Borough Post Acute
505 Weyman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 · 4128843500 · 166 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.45 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.99. Weekend total: 3.16. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | K | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-07 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-07 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-07 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2026-05-07 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-23 |
| 2025-09-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-16 | 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 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-02-20 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2024-12-12 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-08 |
| 2024-12-12 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-08 |
| 2024-12-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-08 |
| 2024-09-09 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-09-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-06-13 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-06-13 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | B | Health | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-04-08 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-05-16 |
| 2023-12-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2023-12-19 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-02-01 |
| 2023-10-05 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-10 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APT, FREDERICK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PACS GROUP, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PACS HOLDINGS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 396066. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.