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Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

909 West Street,, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Assisted Living Nursing Home
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,367

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,391
  • Average State Price: $4,922
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Description

    Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a medium 22 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is located in the town of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 making it the 66th highest rated community in the city out of 67 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    4.3
    Pennwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 31 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 66 out of 69 communities in Pittsburgh
  • Ranking in State: 1428 out of 1451 communities in PA
  • Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Some residents appreciate the physical therapy staff, rating them highly, but express dissatisfaction with the nursing staff's communication, particularly regarding transportation for doctor's appointments.
    • Several reviews describe the facility as poorly managed, with complaints about the handling of COVID-19 protocols, including a lack of mask usage and claims of divine protection.
    • Concerns about the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and overall care quality are recurrent themes. Some describe the environment as unsanitary and the staff as uninterested in resident care.
    • There are reports of mismanagement, including issues with staff behavior, such as rudeness and negligence, and operational problems like over-scheduling and lack of essential supplies.
    • Despite the negative feedback, there are positive comments about the rehabilitation outcomes, with some residents and visitors noting improvements in their conditions and praising certain aspects of the care received.
    • Communication issues are highlighted, with instances of miscommunication leading to missed appointments and incorrect relay of information.
    • There are serious allegations of mistreatment and neglect, with one review explicitly stating that the facility is not a safe place for loved ones.
    • A few reviews mention satisfactory experiences, noting renovations and a caring staff, suggesting variability in experiences at the facility.
    • One particularly distressing account involves the mishandling of a deceased resident's belongings, leading to further grief for the family involved.

    Overall, the reviews paint a mixed but predominantly negative picture of the facility, with significant concerns about management, staff behavior, and resident care quality.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation Center


    Room Amenities

    Cable

    Complimentary Wifi

    Home-like Atmosphere



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 1992
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 126
    Total current residents: 83
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 14
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $54035


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 E Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-06-06 2023-07-06 C Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 C Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 C Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-06-28 2022-08-02 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-03-30 2021-05-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-03-30 2021-05-01 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-07-24 $54,372
    2021-08-03 $8,037
    2021-08-03 $44,870
    2021-08-03 $48,585
    2021-08-03 $45,826
    2021-08-03 $8,209
    2021-08-03 $12,365

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-07-24 4

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wilkinsburg which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 15,731 (small town).
    • The average income is $53,922, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 30
      • Average Temperature: 54.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 189 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 129 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 32.9 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.82% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 9.26% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 25% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 64% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.24 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 95.0, Moderate Days 83.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 4.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    East End Food Co-op
    0.3 miles away
    Giant Eagle
    1.3 miles away
    Food Shoppe
    1.6 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.8 miles away
    Murray Avenue Kosher
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Hay Street
    0.2 miles away
    Fifth Ave at Frankstown Ave
    1.3 miles away
    Washington Blvd at Frankstown Ave
    1.3 miles away
    Hamilton
    1.3 miles away
    18942
    1.5 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    0.2 miles away
    First Commonwealth Banking
    0.9 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.6 miles away
    First Commonwealth
    1.7 miles away
    Huntington Bank
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lifecare Hospital of Pittsburgh
    0.1 miles away
    The Children's Institute
    1.5 miles away
    UPMC Shadyside
    2.5 miles away
    UPMC Saint Margaret
    2.9 miles away
    Western Pennsylvania Hospital
    3.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    CVS
    1.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.8 miles away
    Giant Eagle Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Schiller's Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Edward S. Cheppa, DMD
    0.4 miles away
    Dr. Milla Openko DMD
    1.8 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    2.6 miles away
    Squirrel Hill Health Center Dental Office
    2.7 miles away
    Bloomfield Dental - Dana M. Monahan DDS, LLC
    3.2 miles away

    Parks

    Frick Park
    0.4 miles away
    Whitney Park
    0.6 miles away
    The Frick Greenhouse
    0.6 miles away
    Westinghouse Park
    0.8 miles away
    Koenig Field
    0.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Heinz Memorial Chapel
    3.2 miles away
    St Maximillian Kolbe Roman Catholic Church
    3.2 miles away
    Smithfield United Church of Christ
    5.6 miles away
    Transfiguration of Our Lord Church (historic)
    6.7 miles away
    Immanuel United Presbyterian Church (historic)
    6.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Shadyside Plaza
    2.0 miles away
    Waterfront Towne Center
    2.8 miles away
    Waterworks Mall
    2.9 miles away
    Penn Hills Shopping Center
    3.5 miles away
    River Town Shopping Center
    4.3 miles away

    Culture

    Benedum Center For the Performing Arts
    0.4 miles away
    The Space Upstairs
    0.5 miles away
    Eddy Theatre
    1.9 miles away
    Steel City Improv Theater
    2.1 miles away
    Dance Alloy Theater
    2.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Peppi's
    0.2 miles away
    Salvatore's Pizza House
    0.3 miles away
    D's Six Packs and Dogs
    0.9 miles away
    Curry Away
    1.1 miles away
    Showcase BBQ
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a medium-sized community with 22 total beds.

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