Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395028) · 178 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $184,782
Phone: (412) 421-8443 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, PA has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day, or turnover percentage, for Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center in the available data. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Yes, Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $184,782.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is under increased inspection.
About this facility
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, first approved for certification in 1977. The facility is certified for 178 beds and reports an average of 105.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Squirrel Hill's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 1 star, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars.
CMS staffing data on total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover percentage, were not provided in the available data for this listing; the staffing star rating itself is 1 out of 5.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $184,782.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare. CMS also lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies homes with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased CMS oversight and more frequent inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific nurse hours per resident or turnover figures in the available data; the facility's overall staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $184,782.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues and faces increased inspections.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 178 beds and reports an average of 105.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pollak Holdings chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service types like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 4124218443 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4124218443 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395028?state=PA).
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395028?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.