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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SPRING HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTERCMS #3956663 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

395666 12/23/2025 Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2170 Rhine Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212
F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide ADL's (activities of daily living) for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R5).Findings include: Review of facility policy Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) dated 9/22/25, indicated Care and services will be provided for the following activities of daily living bathing, dressing, grooming and oral care, toileting, transfer and ambulation, and eating to include meals and snacks. Resident R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of Resident R5 admission information indicated diagnosis of liver cell carcinoma. Review o of Resident R5 clinical record indicated hospice services-initiated referral due to needing additional care and services that could not be provided at home. Review of Resident R2 clinical record documentation survey report for November 2025 indicated resident received care during the 11pm-7am shift on 11/20/25. Next documentation is a physician note at 1:23 p.m. in the afternoon. No information in the clinical record is noted for the resident getting bathed or eating assistance noted in the clinical record. Resident R5 was sent out to the hospital on [DATE] after sustaining a fall. During an interview on 12/23/25, at 12:00 p.m. the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Nursing Home NHA) confirmed that they could not locate other supportive documentation to show resident R5 received ADL care and services during his stay at the facility. During an interview on 12/23/25, at 12:05 p.m. DON and NHA were informed that the facility failed to provide ADL care to Resident R5. 28 Pa. Code 211.10 (d)Resident care policies.28 Pa. Code211.12(c)(d)(1) Nursing services. Residents Affected - Few Page 1 of 4 395666 395666 12/23/2025 Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2170 Rhine Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical records, resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders with doctor's appointments and lab work for four of five residents reviewed (Resident R1, R2, R3, and R4).Findings include: Review of the facility policy Provision of Quality Care dated 9/22/25, indicated based on comprehensive assessments, the facility will ensure that residents receive treatment and care by qualified persons in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plans and the residents' choices. Review of facilities Resident Right policy dated 9/22/25, indicated the facility will inform the resident both orally and in writing of his or her rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and responsibilities during the stay in the facility. Residents have the right to participate in planning and implementing care. Review of facilities Accommodation of Needs policy dated 9/22/25, indicated the facility will treat each resident with respect and dignity and will evaluate and make reasonable accommodations for the individual. The facility will assist the residents in maintaining and achieving independent functioning, dignity, and well-being to the extent possible. Review of clinical record indicated Resident R1 was admitted on [DATE]. Review of the MDS (minimum data set - a periodic review of resident needs) dated 10/27/25, indicated diagnosis of anxiety disorder(group of mental health conditions that cause fear, dread and other symptoms that are out of proportion to the situation) and depression (common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act). Review of the physician orders dated 10/27/25, indicated Resident R1 11/6/25 appointment time 7 to 830 am comprehensive drug treatment center. During an interview on 12/22/25, at 3:55 p.m. Resident R1 indicated that she was upset, and the facility was causing her stress due to not being able to get to her drug and alcohol treatment center appointments. The facility sent her to the hospital to get medication that drug and alcohol treatment provides, and it was embarrassing and the hospital did not like the facility sending her there because they can't provide transportation. Review of clinical record indicated Resident R2 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnosis of renal insufficiency (conditions in which the kidney performs below the normal level in the ability to remove wastes), and non-Alzheimer dementia (frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella clinical term that encompasses a group of neurodegenerative diseases characterized by progressive deficits in behavior, executive function, or language). Review of the physician order dated 7/13/25, indicated Hemodialysis ( a lifesaving treatment for kidney failure that removes waste and extra fluids from the blood) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at [NAME] pickup at 1015 one time a day on Monday, Wednesday, Friday for dialysis. Review of clinical record indicated resident was sent to the hospital due to experiencing symptoms. Review of facility documentation hospital referral dated 12/17/25, indicated Resident R2 admitted to the hospital due to missed dialysis. Review of clinical record Resident R3 was admitted on [DATE], with a re-admit date of 12/15/25. Review of the MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnosis of non-Alzheimer dementia, and malignant neoplasm of unsp part of unsp bronchus or lung (cancerous tumor). Review of physician orders dated 12/7/25, indicated CMP (blood test that measures proteins, enzymes, electrolytes, minerals and other substances in the body) ordered on 12/7/25, then a CBC (blood test used to look at overall health) and CMP ordered 12/8/25. Review of the clinical record for Resident R3 indicated physician ordered stat valacyclovir hci oral tablet 500mg q 12 hours CBC/CMP in am F/IU with PCP in am for dose adjustment once lab resulted. Review of the clinical record failed to indicate lab work was completed. Review of clinical record indicated Resident R4 was admitted on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE]. Residents Affected - Some 395666 Page 2 of 4 395666 12/23/2025 Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2170 Rhine Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212
F 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Review of the MDS dated [DATE], indicated diagnosis of hyponatremia (condition that happens when the level of sodium in the blood is lower than the typical range), Parkinson's (is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time) and hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol - excess of lipids or fats in your blood). Review of the clinical record physician orders indicated the NA (sodium) levels weekly:Review of the November MAR on 11/26/25, failed to include an NA level.Review of the December MAR indicated the following order:Send to ED due to emesis, BLE (bilateral lower extremities) edema (selling), BLE pain inability to obtain labs to monitor NA one time only for emesis, BLE edema, BLE pain - inability to obtain labs to mo for 1 Day -Start Date 12/12/2025 1145. Review of physician orders dated 9/11/25: indicated PLEASE FAX ALL LABS WEEKLY TO AHN NEPHROLOGY AT [PHONE NUMBER] one time a day every Wed. Review of the clinical record failed to indicate the lab work. During an interview on 12/23/25, at 3:00 p.m. Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed that lab work was not completed for residents for approximately the last 4 weeks. Prior to this lab work was completed by a contractor who came in and into the facility and did the lab work. Lab work is something that the nursing facility usually provides to monitor residents' health conditions. During an interview the NHA and DON confirmed that the facility previously sent residents to dialysis and to drug and alcohol treatment programs and were unable to send residents directly to those programs. During an interview on 12/23/25, at 3 p.m. NHA and DON were informed that the facility failed to follow physician orders with doctor's appointments and lab work for four of five residents reviewed (Resident R1, R2, R3, and R4). 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee.28 Pa. Code 211.12 (d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services. 395666 Page 3 of 4 395666 12/23/2025 Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 2170 Rhine Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212
F 0837 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Based on review of facility documentation, staff and resident interview it was determined that the governing body failed to implement policies regarding the management of the operation of the facility by failing to respond to vendor invoices and failing to respond to facility requests payment for outstanding bills. Findings include: During an interview on 12/18/25, at 10:02 a.m. Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Nursing confirmed three residents had been sent of the facility to the hospital due to the facility not having transportation to get them to necessary physician appointments and medical appointments. NHA and DON stated that several transportation companies have been used throughout the year and the current transportation company indicated an outstanding bill. During an interview on 12/18/25, at 12:07 p.m. Director of Nursing confirmed that the facility is unable to obtain labs on residents due to the laboratory company indicating an outstanding bill. Review of facility documentation AP Ledger 6/25 to 11/25 indicated the following monies owed to the following companies:Access Corporation: $7802.34 - last payment 6/1/25Advantage Equipment: $ 2904.35 - last payment 6/1/25AEP Energy: $12,635.65 - last payment 7/31/25Affinity Health Services: $4084.63 - last payment 6/1/25Aflac WWHQ: $601.90 - last payment last payment 6/1/25All Scripts: $2247. - last payment 6/1/25Anthony Landscaping: $12,135 - last payment 10/28/25Cellone's Bakery: $410.46 - last payment 10/3/25Clipboard: $3629.70 - last payment 11/1/25Comcast: $1269.59 - last payment 10/13/25Duquesne Light: $4235.67 - last payment 10/15/25Ecolab: $664.88 - last payment 6/1/25Ehrlich: $343.44 - last payment 6/1/25Eshyft/shiftsstar LLC: $76,152.87 - last payment 8/20/25Excell Forces: $2204.80 - last payment 6/1/25FabStaffing Nursing: $1,116,194 - last payment 10/30/25Homeaides Inc.: $101,702.20 - last payment 10/15/25Integrated Medical Facilities: $76,727.96 - last payment 9/20/25Intellicompt: $8376.69 - last payment 10/17/25Klosterman Baking Comp-: $430.81 - last payment 6/1/25LabCorp: $9032.77- last payment 6/28/25Medic Rescues: $350 - last payment 10/3/25Pension strategies: $2030 - last payment last payment 6/1/25People's: $46,994.29 - last payment 10/19/25PharMerica: $613,420.90 - last payment 10/31/25Water company: $48,745.89 - last payment 10/13/25Point Click Care: $31,846.62 - last payment 9/1/25Steel Valley Ambulance: $4099 - last payment 6/1/25TwinMed LLC: $562,941.34 - last payment 11/20/25UPMC Health Plan: $50,288.58 - last payment 10/27/25 During an interview on 12/23/25, at 11:59 a.m. NHA and DON were informed that the facility failed to implement policies regarding the management of the operation of the facility by failing to respond to vendor invoices and failing to respond to facility requests payment for outstanding bills. 28 Pa. Code 201.14 Responsibility of licensee28 Pa. Code 201.18 (b)(1) Management. 395666 Page 4 of 4

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Citations

3 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

  • 0837GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F837 - Governing body

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 23, 2025 survey of SPRING HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of SPRING HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on December 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SPRING HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER on December 23, 2025?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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