Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick
1 of 5 overall from CMS
3876 Saxonburg Boulevard, Cheswick, PA 15024
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.32 hours Below the state average of 3.89
- Nursing staff who left in a year 52.0% Above the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 79 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $128,082 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 93.1% of 121 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick is a 121-bed nursing home in Cheswick, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $128,082 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 121
- Residents per day (average)
- 112.7
- Certified since
- 1982 (44 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF CandidateCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $128,082 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 39 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Nov 7, 2024 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Pennsylvania average is 10.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.6
The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.32 h Pennsylvania average 3.89
- Nurse aides 1.92 h Pennsylvania average 2.19
- Licensed practical nurses 1.01 h Pennsylvania average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.38 h Pennsylvania average 0.79
- All staff, weekends 2.97 h Pennsylvania average 3.53
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover52.0%
- Pennsylvania average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover71.4%
- Pennsylvania average39.9%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.9% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 15.0% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.2% | 87.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.9% | 17.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.4% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.5% | 93.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.1% | 25.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 34.1% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.36 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.43 | 1.18 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 32.6% | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 50.0% | 68.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.8% | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.2% | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 79 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 2 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 35 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 11, 2026: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | 39 | 1 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 22 | 7 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 18 | 3 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (79)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 6, 2026)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 2, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 4, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 79.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Fine | $112,925 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Fine | $15,157 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Pennsylvania
- Size263 of 656 by certified beds
- Pennsylvania average residents per day104.6
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Allegheny County52
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick?
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick have?
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick has 121 certified beds. It averages 112.7 residents per day, about 93.1% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick?
The home reports 3.32 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.38 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.
Has Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $128,082 in the past three years.
Does Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Who to call in Pennsylvania
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Pennsylvania.
- Long-term care ombudsman Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 717-783-8975 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Nursing Care Facilities 1-800-254-5164 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Pennsylvania staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395538. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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