Whitehall Borough Post Acute
505 Weyman Road · Pittsburgh, PA · 15236 · 4128843500
166 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.48 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
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.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via 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.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected January 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 9, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B May 9, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B May 9, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2024 · found via 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.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396066 · certified since September 23, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.