Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe
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What this means for your family
While the facility is praised for its warm, dedicated staff and effective therapy programs, there are critical red flags regarding clinical oversight. If your loved one requires complex medical interventions like IV antibiotics or wound care, you should look elsewhere or demand a detailed plan on how they ensure clinical safety and hygiene protocols are followed.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
36 reviews on Google“Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe (formerly known as The Grove) receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the compassionate, attentive nursing staff and effective physical therapy. However, there are serious, recurring concerns regarding the facility's ability to manage complex medical needs, specifically IV antibiotic therapy and wound care, with multiple reports of clinical errors and unsanitary conditions.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Intimate, friendly, and welcoming environment
- Responsive administrative leadership
Concerns
- Incompetence with IV antibiotic and PICC line management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and sanitation issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Outdated building and room conditions (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 38 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that my loved one may require specialized medical care, what oversight protocols are in place for managing complex treatments like PICC lines and IV antibiotics?
- 2I noticed some areas of the facility are older; could you walk me through your current schedule for room maintenance and deep cleaning to ensure a comfortable living environment?
- 3With the facility housing 107 residents, how does your team ensure consistent and proactive communication with families regarding daily health updates and care plan changes?
- 4Since your therapy department is highly regarded, how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy sessions into the daily routine for residents?
- 5What specific steps are you taking to improve your internal processes for medication management to ensure the highest level of accuracy and safety?
- 6Could you share how your staff works to maintain the friendly, intimate atmosphere mentioned by many, especially during busy times of the day?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurse changed her pic line with no gloves, also the nurse was sick and didn't even wear a mask when dealing with the patient.”
“The staff is fantastic, from top administration on down. Chet in PT has done wonders for me, Bobbi Jo the OT is great.”
“She had to argue with staff they would not give her them for almost 10 hours they told her she got them once a day. My daughter made them call pittsburgh hospital and what do you know the staff was wrong.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing has a concerning pattern of 103 deficiencies across 17 surveys, with 45 triggered by family complaints. Most problematic are recurring issues with infection control, resident care quality, and medication management that persist across multiple surveys. Recent findings include serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high complaint volume and repeated violations in critical care areas warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Mar 19, 2026Routine11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Jan 14, 2026Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 10, 2025Routine11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 10, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jul 30, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
May 20, 2025Routine20
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 4, 2024
$8,399
Fine
Dec 4, 2024
$8,674
Payment Denial
Dec 4, 2024
16-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Kadima Healthcare Group
15 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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