SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA was fined $184,782 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 108 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PITTSBURGH, PA) — $184,782 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA was fined $184,782 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 108 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.


• 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.