Whitehall Borough Post Acute
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396066) · 166 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $45,050
Phone: (412) 884-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whitehall Borough Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Whitehall Borough Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 3.45 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.3%.
CMS records show Whitehall Borough Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $45,050.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is listed for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Whitehall Borough Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA, first approved in 1999. The facility is licensed for 166 beds and reports an average daily census of 144.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whitehall Borough Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44763 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.98819 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,050.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the provided CMS data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare). Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whitehall Borough Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.45 hours per resident per day, with about 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 50.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $45,050.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 166 beds and has an average daily census of 144.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 23, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4128843500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4128843500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396066?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.