nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA

Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

2170 Rhine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · (412) 323-0420

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★2
  • Special Focus candidate
  • Abuse citation

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at a glance

Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 78 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
100
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Pollak Holdings
Medicare-certified since
June 1, 1984
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Allegheny County
CMS Certification Number
395666

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.6 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.8 / 53.8 / 5Worse

Inspections

This facility78Pennsylvania average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)78109Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)4133Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)62482.480.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0Pennsylvania average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$25,774$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds100127107
Average residents per day6210586
Occupancy61.9%84%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.3%Pennsylvania average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.3%3.1%3.2%Average
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6.2%4.8%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)18.2%17.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.4%1.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)17.6%16.8%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)18.8%17%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.3%6.2%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)6.6%10.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)20.3%20%19.5%Average
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)16.7%25.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)78.5%93.5%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)75.5%87.5%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility7%Pennsylvania average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)7%1.4%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)25.4%68.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)38.2%70%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 146 health deficiencies and 22 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 21, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0924
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0570
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
May 21, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 14, 2026
April 1, 2026
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
April 1, 2026
Complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 10, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
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.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 26, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
L
Immediate jeopardy, widespread
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0946
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0945
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0942
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0941
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
January 22, 2026
Complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 17, 2026
December 23, 2025
Complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected February 12, 2026
December 23, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 12, 2026
December 23, 2025
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 12, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 16, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 16, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 16, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 16, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 16, 2026
December 4, 2025
Complaint
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 Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 16, 2026
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
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 Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
July 1, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 4, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Fire safety
Meet other general requirements.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected May 19, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0850
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0825
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
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 Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0620
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
April 18, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 9, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
March 19, 2025
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 14, 2025
December 27, 2024
Complaint
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 Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 15, 2025
December 27, 2024
Complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0620
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 15, 2025
September 18, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2024
September 18, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 6, 2024
August 2, 2024
Complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 22, 2024
May 15, 2024
Complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 6, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 6, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected August 6, 2024
April 25, 2024
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024
April 25, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 17, 2024

Showing the 150 most recent of 168 citations.

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
RICHMOND, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/25/2025
THIMONS, DAVID
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/25/2025
POLLAK, ELIE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2021
POLLAK, THEODORE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2021
POLLAK HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2021
RICHMOND, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025

Other nursing homes near Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

  1. Concordia at Rp Home

    2344 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit · 58 beds

    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★3Average
  2. Canterbury Place

    310 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 · 1.9 mi

    Non-profit · 115 beds · Part of Upmc Senior Communities

    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★1Much below average
  3. Little Sisters of the Poor

    1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · 2.6 mi

    Non-profit · 48 beds

    • Abuse citation
    ★★★★★2Below average
  4. Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu

    300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · 2.7 mi

    Non-profit · 20 beds

    • CMS high performer
    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. Ivy Park Post Acute

    5609 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 · 3.5 mi

    For-profit · 150 beds · Part of Pacs Group

    ★★★★★2Below average
  6. East End Health & Rehab Center

    745 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 · 3.8 mi

    For-profit · 144 beds · Part of Saber Healthcare Group

    ★★★★★3Average

All nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA · Compare side by side

Frequently asked questions

What is Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating?

Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 78 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Pollak Holdings. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and how do I contact it?

Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is at 2170 Rhine Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: (412) 323-0420.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.