Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA

Medicare & Medicaid certified1★ overall (CMS)SFF candidate (CMS)CMS abuse icon

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Public-record details

Address: 2025 Wightman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 421-8443
Listed under: For-profit
Medicare CCN: 395028
Overall star rating: 1 of 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Health inspection rating: 1 of 5
Staffing rating: 1 of 5
Quality measures rating: 3 of 5
Certified beds: 178
Average residents per day: 106
Ownership: For-profit, corporation
Legal business name: Sh Operator LLC
Chain: Pollak Holdings (6 facilities)
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Sep 1, 1977
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: No
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 395028. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Feb 14, 2025. CMS lists 107 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Mar 6, 2023 to Jun 9, 2026): 39 from complaint inspections, 5 at the “actual harm” level or higher, including 2 at “immediate jeopardy”. CMS shows its abuse icon for this facility, which it uses for nursing homes cited for abuse at the harm level recently or at the potential-harm level in each of the last two years. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Jun 9, 2026	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. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 9, 2026	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 9, 2026	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Jun 9, 2026	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Apr 21, 2026	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. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Apr 8, 2026	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. Nutrition and Dietary · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Apr 8, 2026	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Apr 8, 2026	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Apr 8, 2026	Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental · complaint inspection	F Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Jan 8, 2026	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jan 8, 2026	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Jan 8, 2026	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · complaint inspection	E Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern

Showing the 12 most recent of 107. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 2 fines totalling $184,782 in the last three years.

Apr 23, 2024	Fine: $103,022
Feb 12, 2024	Fine: $81,760

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.

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