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Carnegie Park Post Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1848 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220180 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 57 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (23 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (63%)
  • High RN turnover (57%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Worst in PACS GROUP chain · $19,734 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility's therapy department is highly regarded for helping patients regain mobility, making it a potential option for short-term rehab. However, you must be prepared to be an active advocate; families should visit frequently to monitor cleanliness and ensure dietary and medical needs are being met, especially on weekends when staffing levels appear to be less consistent.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

57 reviews on Google
Carnegie Park Post Acute receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the physical and occupational therapy teams for successful recovery outcomes. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding cleanliness, understaffing, and inconsistent communication, particularly on weekends. Potential families should be aware of the facility's history of name changes and the reported reliance on agency staff.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food3.0Staff6.0Clean2.0Activities5.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Compassionate and attentive individual staff members
  • Professional and helpful social work department
  • Positive outcomes for short-term rehab patients

Concerns

  • Understaffing and reliance on agency staff, especially on weekends (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Poor facility cleanliness and hygiene issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor communication from nursing and administrative staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Failure to follow dietary restrictions or provide adequate nutrition (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02024(1)3.82025(46)2.42026(11)

Distribution · 58 analyzed

5
35
4
3
3
0
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20

How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that you have a large facility with 180 residents, what specific steps are you taking to ensure consistent communication between the nursing staff and family members regarding a loved one’s daily progress?
  • 2I noticed that weekend staffing can sometimes be a challenge in facilities of this size; how do you ensure that your residents receive the same level of attentive care on Saturdays and Sundays as they do during the week?
  • 3Cleanliness is a top priority for our family; could you walk me through your current housekeeping schedule and the protocols in place to maintain high hygiene standards throughout the facility?
  • 4We understand that dietary needs are critical for recovery; how do you manage and verify that residents receive the correct meals according to their specific medical or dietary restrictions?
  • 5Since your therapy department is highly regarded, how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy goals into the resident's overall daily routine and care plan?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for stabilizing a resident and communicating the situation to the family immediately?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My 85-year-old dad improved tremendously during his stay, and I felt relieved to know that he was in good hands on days that I could not visit.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My uncle went to Carnegie Park Post after chemotherapy. He was deconditioned from cancer treatment. The entire staff was wonderful... When he left, he was able to walk up 15 steps to enter his apartment.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Don't get admitted on a weekend, no one actually 'works there' they are all agency and do not know where basic supplies are.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 57 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.73hrs
97%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.43hrs
84%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.1%
Better than Avg
Here
99.1%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Allegheny
87.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Allegheny
7.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Allegheny
15.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Allegheny
17.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Allegheny
16.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.4%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Allegheny
25.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.9%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Allegheny
66.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
81.3%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Allegheny
70.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.6%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Allegheny
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (10.1)
13 complaint-triggered
$19,734 in fines

Families have filed complaints about Carnegie Park Post Acute, with 12 complaint-triggered deficiencies out of 72 total violations across recent surveys. The facility has recurring problems with medication management, environmental safety and cleanliness, and fire safety systems that have persisted across multiple surveys. While all documented deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in core care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Apr 16, 2026Complaint
1
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Mar 13, 2026Routine
20
0036Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0944Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0100Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0291Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0761Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

May 29, 2025Complaint
1
0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Apr 18, 2025Routine
25
0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0945Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

0949Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0680Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0943Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

0585Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0941Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

0942Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

0944Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0007Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

0030Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

0037Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0946Minimal · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Apr 18, 2025Complaint
3
0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Dec 19, 2024Complaint
4
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0865Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 11, 2024

$10,419

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Carnegie Park Post Acute

Organization Type

government

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

280 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 219 of 260 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Apt, FrederickManaging Control - Governing BodyJergensen, JoshuaManaging Control - Governing BodyMitchell, JohnManaging Control - Governing BodyPacs Group, INC.ManagerPacs Holdings, LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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