Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    550 S Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
    2.6 · 52 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Filthy understaffed unsafe neglected facility

    I was appalled by how dirty and neglected this place is - strong odors, soiled linens/diapers on the floor, filthy shared bathrooms, pests, dusty rooms, broken equipment and clutter. Staff appeared severely understaffed and often unresponsive: ignored call bells, missed ADLs and showers, late or missed meds, unsafe transfers and delayed fall response. Communication and management were poor (no COVID notification, unhelpful front desk, concerns about theft), though a few nurses and therapy staff were caring and professional. Overall I would avoid this facility unless major oversight and remediation occur.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.62 · 52 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.1
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      1.3
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      1.5

    Pros

    • Strong rehab/therapy services (OT/PT)
    • Skilled individual therapists (several positive mentions including 'Steve')
    • High-quality care on specific units (ADM unit) and end-of-life care
    • Some nurses and CNAs described as caring and attentive
    • Occasional single rooms and quiet hallways reported
    • Instances of staff going 'above and beyond' and being supportive
    • Successful short-term stays and positive discharge outcomes reported
    • Some areas and rooms described as neat, clean, and well-kept
    • Polite or helpful front‑desk/reception staff reported by some
    • Responsive and professional staff on certain shifts or units
    • Therapy professionals viewed as supportive and effective
    • Families reported gratitude for specific staff and compassionate care

    Cons

    • Widespread unsanitary conditions (feces, urine, strong odors)
    • Dirty linens, soiled bedding, and lack of clean supplies
    • Dirty rooms, bathrooms, carpets, elevators, and common areas
    • Pest problems (bedbugs, gnats) and general filth
    • Understaffing and severe staff shortages across shifts
    • Slow or no response to call lights and requests for help
    • Rude, threatening, or unprofessional nursing staff reported
    • Missed or late medications and missed essential care tasks
    • Patients left unbathed or in wet/soiled clothing for days
    • Neglect leading to falls, injuries during transfers, or harm
    • Allegations of theft of residents' personal belongings
    • Poor infection-control practices and failure to notify COVID cases
    • Broken/badly maintained equipment and unsafe transfers
    • Old, outdated building requiring remodeling and repairs
    • Limited showers and inadequate personal hygiene assistance
    • Poor food quality, limited alternatives, and lack of snacks/supplements
    • Poor communication with families and unhelpful administration
    • Phones and entry systems not working; front desk often unmanned
    • Roommate issues and loud shared rooms impacting residents
    • Discharges influenced by insurance/payment rather than readiness
    • Inconsistent care quality between units and between staff
    • Cluttered rooms with medical equipment and lack of bed pads
    • Dirty transport vehicles (no AC, no seat belts) and unsafe transport
    • Failure to perform regular cleaning/disinfection and maintenance
    • Limited activities and an institutional, claustrophobic environment
    • Reports of COVID-related visiting restrictions and confusion
    • Allegations calling for investigation or regulatory action
    • Failure of leadership/management to address complaints
    • Some floors or nursing teams described as particularly poor
    • Admissions occurring despite understaffing and poor conditions

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the reviews is highly mixed but leans strongly toward serious concern. A recurring and dominant theme is major variability in care and conditions: while some reviewers describe excellent, compassionate, and effective care—particularly in therapy/rehab programs and on specific units—many others report repeated, severe failures in basic cleanliness, resident hygiene, supervision, and safety. The volume and severity of negative reports (feces in bedding, soiled diapers on floors, bedbugs, persistent strong odors, and general filth) represent systemic problems that multiple reviewers observed across different time periods and units.

    Care quality shows a wide spread. On the positive side, occupational/physical therapy teams receive frequent praise for being professional, patient, and effective; some named therapists and units (for example the ADM unit) and several short-stay rehab cases ended with good outcomes and timely discharges to home. Some nurses, CNAs, and staff are described as compassionate and willing to go the extra mile, and a number of families expressed gratitude for individual employees who provided attentive end-of-life or rehabilitative care. However, these positives are counterbalanced by many reports of neglect: residents left in wet or soiled clothing, not bathed for multiple days, missed or late medications, care for ADLs being overlooked, and patients left unattended after falls or transfers. There are also multiple accounts of injuries occurring during transfers and a patient reportedly losing a toe — allegations that point to potentially serious lapses in clinical practice and supervision.

    Staffing and staff behavior are major and consistent concerns. Reviewers repeatedly cite severe understaffing and a corresponding slow or absent response to call bells and urgent needs. This understaffing appears to strain otherwise well‑meaning employees, producing fatigued or unengaged staff and, in many reports, rude or threatening interactions with residents or family members. Several comments point to inconsistent competence (for example, nurses unfamiliar with Hoyer lifts), lack of routine rounds or supervision, and specific nursing teams/floors that performed markedly worse than others. There are also multiple allegations of theft of residents’ belongings and valuables, and multiple reviewers said management failed to resolve complaints or take corrective action.

    Facility condition, infection control, and safety issues are repeatedly described as problematic. The building is frequently characterized as old, decaying, and in need of remodeling. Reviews mention dirty bathrooms, broken beds and equipment, cluttered rooms with medical apparatus, dirty wheelchairs, and problems with common areas (carpets, elevators). Several reviewers highlighted poor infection-control practices or failure to notify families about COVID cases. Pest reports (bedbugs, gnats) and an absence of regular disinfection were also commonly noted. Transport and logistics problems were described (dirty buses without AC or proper seat belts). Taken together, these reports indicate maintenance and environmental standards that many families found unacceptable.

    Dining, activities, and overall quality of life are further areas of complaint. Many reviews mention poor food quality, limited alternatives for meals, lack of snacks or nutritional supplements, and residents reporting hunger. Activities and engagement appear limited or nonexistent in several accounts, contributing to an institutional, claustrophobic atmosphere for some residents. Conversely, a smaller subset of reviewers praised meal service and social interactions, again underscoring the facility’s variability depending on unit, shift, or time.

    Administration, communication, and responsiveness to complaints are additional weak points. Numerous reviewers reported poor communication from front desk staff or nursing stations that were difficult to reach by phone, door entry systems or reception left unmanned, and unhelpful or dismissive administrative responses to serious complaints. Several reviewers described discharges driven by insurance/payment issues rather than clinical readiness, or discharge without medications, which created medically precarious home transitions. Multiple reviewers urged regulatory complaints, investigations, or even temporary closure — reflecting the depth of their concerns.

    In summary, the reviews depict a facility with pockets of very good clinical rehabilitation and caring staff but also widespread, serious problems in hygiene, supervision, facility maintenance, staffing, communication, and safety. The pattern is one of inconsistency: some patients received high-quality, compassionate care and successful rehab outcomes, while others experienced neglect, unsanitary conditions, missed care, and alleged theft or harm. For families considering this facility, the reviews suggest the importance of close, unit-specific inquiry: verify staffing levels, infection-control practices, linen/change protocols, fall-prevention and transfer procedures, medication administration routines, supervision during nights and weekends, and how the facility responds to complaints. The volume and severity of the negative reports in areas that directly affect resident safety and dignity (soiled bedding, delayed care, theft, and injuries) warrant caution and, if the reviews reflect current conditions, potential escalation to regulatory authorities by concerned families.

    Location

    Map showing location of Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    About Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Pittsburgh Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits at 550 S. Negley Ave. in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The building will close on August 12, after earlier plans to close on July 29, because of federal regulations like the WARN Act, which means the center must tell workers and residents in advance. About 137 employees will lose their jobs, and 140 or so residents will need new places to live. The facility belongs to Genesis Healthcare and is also known as Heartland Health Care Center - Pittsburgh, PA. Over the years, this place has offered skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, respiratory care, in-house dialysis, and specialized ventilator units under one roof. Extended care and recovery services have come with the support of a staff made up of certified nurses, physical therapists, nurse assistants, and licensed medical workers, all working together to help with things like medication, daily personal care, and therapy. Residents have had access to private suites, shared rooms, private bathrooms, and many basic amenities, such as cable, internet, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, with round-the-clock supervision, daily meals, housekeeping, linen service, mobility help, transportation, and a 24-hour call system in place. The center has supported both long-term stays and short-term rehabilitation, plus outpatient rehab services. Memory care for Alzheimer's disease has been led by trained nurses, and there's been an extra focus on keeping the building safe for everyone, with special areas and security to help prevent residents from wandering off. The center has been part of a large network of over 500 similar centers in the region, including Shadyside Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Greentree, North Hills, Whitehall Borough, Bethel Park, Monroeville, and Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. The center has been active in local community health efforts, holding meetings to keep families and residents updated on closure plans and promising to help transfer people to other locations in the network. The closure comes after problems like declining reimbursement rates and slow Medicaid payments made it hard to keep up operations, but the staff has tried to keep care and safety a high priority for as long as the doors stay open.

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