About Heritage Care Center
Heritage Care Center, located in PITTSBURGH, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Heritage Care Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.12 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the WECARE CENTERS network. This chain operates 13 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Heritage Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 260 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 316 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 22.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 16.4% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 17.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 11.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 91.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 63.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 6.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 64.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 10.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 15.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 36 complaints
- 2025: 7 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 47 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 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. |
| Oct 08, 2025 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Oct 06, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Oct 06, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Oct 06, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 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. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | 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. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 09, 2024 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HER OPCO LLC
Ownership Structure
- ARYEH GRINSPAN Indirect
- HER HOLDCO LLC Direct: 100%
- KJA UPMC4 LLC Indirect
- ELI KORN Indirect
- GEDALIAH WIELGUS Indirect
Management & Direction
- 3SSS 3 HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CRESTVIEW 360 HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CRESTVIEW 720 TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- ARYEH GRINSPAN ADP OF THE SNF
- ARYEH GRINSPAN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ARYEH GRINSPAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- HER PROP 1 LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- KJA UPMC4 PROPCO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- ELI KORN ADP OF THE SNF
- LEGACY 360 HOLDINGS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- CARA MITCHELL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CARA MITCHELL ADP OF THE SNF
- PA 4 HOLDCO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- PA 4 PROP 1 LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- PEN MED LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- MATTHEW RICHARDSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MATTHEW RICHARDSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MATTHEW RICHARDSON ADP OF THE SNF
- SCHWARTZ FAMILY DYNASTY TRUST ADP OF THE SNF
- WECARE HCC LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- WECARE HCC LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- GEDALIAH WIELGUS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- GEDALIAH WIELGUS CORPORATE OFFICER
- GEDALIAH WIELGUS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GEDALIAH WIELGUS ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia of The South Hills | N/A | 5 |
| Harmony Physical Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Concordia at The Cedars | N/A | 5 |
| Lgar Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu | N/A | 5 |
| Friendship Village of South Hi | N/A | 3 |
| Mcmurray Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cente | N/A | 2 |
| Townview Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| John J Kane Regional Center-Gl | N/A | 3 |
| Vincentian Home | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Heritage Care Center directly at 4124225100. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.