South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a medium-sized skilled nursing facility with a capacity of 104 beds, located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The center operates under for-profit, corporate ownership and provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. It participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible for individuals depending on these government benefits for their healthcare needs. South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, focusing instead on rehabilitation and wellness for residents requiring differing lengths of stay and levels of medical support.
The short-term rehabilitation services at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center cater primarily to patients transitioning from a hospital stay, such as after events like strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. The facility offers individualized rehabilitation plans and supports residents with the ultimate goal of helping them regain enough independence to return home. In recent data, approximately 36% of short-term residents were able to successfully return to their homes after discharge. The center reports a low rate of major falls, with no residents experiencing significant injury during short-term rehabilitation, though there is a noted presence of hospitalizations due to severe infections that arises among some residents. Emergency room visits for short-term stays accounted for around 5.5% of residents, indicating the degree of medical supervision and response provided.
In terms of long-term care, South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center provides ongoing medical and non-medical assistance to those who need daily support with activities such as medication administration, mobility, eating, dressing, and bathroom use. Around 80.6% of residents were able to maintain some level of self-care ability. The center endeavors to promote the wellbeing of its long-term residents, ensuring access to necessary vaccines; recently, 81.1% of residents received the annual flu vaccination. Nurse staffing levels average 3 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, which is consistent between weekdays and weekends, though weekend staffing has been rated below average for consistency. South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center maintains a focus on both medical treatment and the comfort of residents, striving to provide a homelike environment centered on safety and individualized care.
Regular inspections and evaluations are conducted at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center to monitor health, fire, and safety standards. In recent inspections, some areas for improvement have been noted, including maintaining a safe and clean environment, ensuring appropriate care according to residents’ orders and preferences, directing activity programs with qualified staff, and upholding rights such as dignity and grievance procedures for residents. The facility has addressed concerns including the management of medications and storage practices for drugs and biologicals, as well as providing specialized services like safe dialysis care. Violation reports indicate these matters were generally considered to have a low potential for harm, and corrective actions have been taken in response.
Financially, the center has participated in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and provides guidance regarding coverage limitations and payment responsibilities, noting that insurance or private pay may be necessary for extended long-term stays. Over the past three years, South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has paid several fines related to inspection findings, reflecting the seriousness with which the facility approaches regulatory oversight and continuous improvement. The combination of clinical care, rehabilitation services, and attention to residents’ personal rights and dignity constitutes the core of the service philosophy at South Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. The facility aims to support residents and their families during periods of recovery or ongoing care needs, with the goal of promoting health, comfort, and quality of life.