ElderGrade
C

60.4/100

Average

Whitehall Borough Post Acute

505 Weyman Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

CMS 2/5 stars #24 of 52 in Allegheny County (412) 884-3500
Certified beds
166
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 14.4/30 Staffing 12/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

14.4/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.6 for 33 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.99 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.45 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.99 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.16 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 33 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 7, 2026 (3 months ago).

K May 7, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

E May 7, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2026 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2026 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2026 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 7, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 5, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 16, 2025 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PACS GROUP, which operates 281 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
APT, FREDERICK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
APT, FREDERICK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PACS GROUP, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PACS HOLDINGS, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
APT, FREDERICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Whitehall Borough Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Whitehall Borough Post Acute? +

Whitehall Borough Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of C (60.4 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Whitehall Borough Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 3.45 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Whitehall Borough Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 33 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Whitehall Borough Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Whitehall Borough Post Acute is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.