Heritage Care Center

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0558 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0575 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0576 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0580 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0806 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0810 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0814 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0868 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Federal health inspectors cited HERITAGE CARE CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 30 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HERITAGE CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.