Home / Pennsylvania / Jefferson Hills
Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the
540 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 · Allegheny County · (412) 466-1125
50 certified beds, about 45 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395948 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 13, 2026, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 30 health citations since December 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the last three years; the largest was $8,281, and the latest is dated March 13, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.50 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.18 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
412/23
903/24
208/24
303/25
105/25
1102/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
1J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
12E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
2C
February 13, 2026Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment on one of two nursing units (North Nursing Unit).
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make accessible grievance boxes to residents in three of three locations where grievances boxes are located (main lobby, north and south nursing units).
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of scheduled activities, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of residents.
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, personnel records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Activities Department had a qualified director to oversee the activities program.
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide prescribed treatments and services related to the care of pressure ulcers and/or pressure ulcer prevention for three of six residents (Resident R6, R7, and R23). Findings Include: Review of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality's, Safety Program for Nursing Home: On-Time Pressure Ulcer Prevention dated May 2016, indicated that Pressure ulcers cause pain, disfigurement, and increased infection risk and are associated with longer hospital stays and increased morbidity and mortality. Three critical components in preventing pressure ulcers were listed: comprehensive skin assessments, standardized pressure ulcer risk assessments, and care planning and implementation to address areas of risk. [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that medications were properly stored and/or disposed of in one of two medication carts and one of two medication storage rooms (North Hall storage room and South Hall medication cart).
- D Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide reasonable access to mail services as available in the community to all residents of the facility.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe environment for residents in one of two nursing units (waste room and staff restroom).
- B Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and a staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to display (for residents and/or their responsible person) written information on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and receiving refunds for previous payments covered by Medicare and Medicaid as required, in the building, where postings are available (first floor lobby).
- B Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, personnel in-service training records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on resident rights for nine of thirteen staff members (Employee E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, and E15).
- B Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, personnel in-service training records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for eleven of fifteen staff members (Employee E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, E13, E14, and E15).
May 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical and facility record review, facility submitted documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for one of three residents (Resident R1). This failure created an immediate jeopardy situation for 1 of 42 residents. Review of the facility policy Resident Rights dated 12/20/24, indicated the facility will promote the exercise of rights for each resident, including any who face barriers (such as communication problems, hearing problems and cognition limits) in the exercise of these rights. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident R1 was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. [...]
March 13, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, observations, and resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that showers and baths were provided for one of three residents (Resident R37).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess, document, and notify physicians of increased and decreased Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) levels for two of five residents reviewed (Residents R20 and R24).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents' clinical records were complete and accurately documented for one of six residents reviewed (Resident R37).
August 22, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the family of a change in condition in a timely manner for one of four residents (Resident R1).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that medical records on each resident are complete and accurately documented for one of four residents (Resident R1) Review of the clinical record indicated that Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included dementia, and a left leg fracture. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS-periodic assessment of care needs) dated 7/4/24, indicated the diagnoses remain current. Review of a physician order dated 7/15/24, indicated to cleanse the top of both feet with NSS (normal saline solution), apply Xeroform (a moisture dressing) to open areas, apply 4X4 gauze, and wrap with gauze daily for wound care. [...]
March 7, 2024Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents, resident and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the residents' right to not enter into a binding arbitration agreement as a condition of admission for 44 of 44 admitted residents.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, water testing logs and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an effective Water Management Program for the prevention and control of water-borne contaminants, such as Legionella (a bacteria that may cause Legionnaires' Disease, a serious type of pneumonia) for eleven of eleven months (April 2023 through February 2024).
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documentation and staff and resident interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the provision of a substantial evening snack to the residents when up to 16 hours elapsed from the supper meal to breakfast the next day, and failed to [NAME] resident group acceptance of a meal span of greater than 14 hours.
- E Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's admission agreement and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a neutral and fair arbitration process by ensuring both the resident or his or her representative, and the facility agree on the selection of a neutral arbitrator for 44 of 44 residents admitted .
- E Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, staff education records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct at least 12 hours of in-service education, within 12 months of their hire date anniversary, for nurse aides as required for three of three nurse aides (Employees E4, E5, and E6).
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs used without adequate indications and failed to provide medications in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for use for one of five residents (Resident R37).
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide prescribed treatment and services related to the care of pressure ulcers for one of five residents (Resident R35).
- C Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on effective communication to facility staff.
- C Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program to facility staff.
December 1, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility documents, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate assistance to prevent avoidable falls for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R7), and failed to document the appropriate assistance level for seven of eighteen residents (R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14)
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical record and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that appropriate treatment and services were provided for three of six residents with a urinary catheter (Resident R4, R5, and R6).
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement procedures to ensure availability of prescribed medications for three of four residents (Residents R1, R2, and R3).
- D Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documents and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the residents were aware of unrestricted visitation for one of five residents (Resident R1).
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.50 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.18 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.04 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.69 on weekdays and 4.04 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.85 in April to June 2025 to 4.50 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.50 | 1.18 | 4.69 | 4.04 | 8.2% | 0 of 90 | 45 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.67 | 1.20 | 4.88 | 4.13 | 7.4% | 0 of 92 | 43 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 0.66 | 0.16 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 86.1% | 30 of 92 | 44 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.85 | 1.16 | 5.18 | 4.02 | 13.1% | 0 of 91 | 43 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.8 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: 4R0, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferraro, David | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 12/10/2023 |
| Ferraro, David | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 12/10/2023 | |
| Ferraro, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/10/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2026: "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."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on February 13, 2026: "Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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- Riverside Health & Rehab Center McKeesport, 3.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Whitehall Borough Post Acute Pittsburgh, 4.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Munhall, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- John J Kane Regional Center-Gl Pittsburgh, 5.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Meadowcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Bethel Park, 6.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 13, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,281 in the last three years.
- Does Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Rehabilitation Center at Jefferson Hills, the?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: 4R0, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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