IVY PARK POST ACUTE – PITTSBURGH, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ivy Park Post Acute

5609 FIFTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 362-3500
150 beds
All Pittsburgh facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
1.0*
Staffing
54.14
Score /100
#13433
National Rank

#13433
of 14703 facilities
National
8.6% position
#590
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#41
of 52 in Allegheny
County Rank
#22
of 26 in Pittsburgh
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 15232
ZIP Rank






About Ivy Park Post AcuteIvy Park Post Acute is located at 5609 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, reachable at (412) 362-3500. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 150.0 certified beds and serves an average of 133 residents per day. It is part of the Pacs Group network (264 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1968-10-11. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Ivy Park Post Acute

Address

5609 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 150 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: PACS GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
❌ Poor (1★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 8 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
54.14
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#13433 of 14703 nationally – #590 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ivy Park Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Pittsburgh, PA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 1 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

1 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightIvy Park Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 1 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 64.8%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 16 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 55 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours54 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours21 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $462,840. 53 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 242.25 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#13,433
of 14,703
National
Bottom 10%
#590
of 657
PA State
Bottom 10% in PA
#41
of 52
️ Allegheny County
#41 of 52
#22
of 26
️ Pittsburgh
#22 of 26
#1
of 1
ZIP 15232
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Ivy Park Post Acute ranks 13433rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 54.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 590th out of 657 nursing homes. In Pittsburgh, it ranks 22nd out of 26 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,388 nationally and RN hours rank #9,892 nationally (#529 in PA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 3.07 #11,282 / 14,703 #534 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 2.99 #12,048 / 14,703 #579 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024 3.03 #12,309 / 14,703 #585 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 3.33 #10,577 / 14,703 #511 / 657 Below average
2026 3.27 #11,388 / 14,703 #547 / 657 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.65 #6,065 / 14,703 #393 / 657 Above average
2023 0.59 #6,371 / 14,703 #401 / 657 Above average
2024 0.74 #3,987 / 14,703 #264 / 657 Above average
2025 0.65 #5,590 / 14,703 #340 / 657 Above average
2026 0.45 #9,892 / 14,703 #529 / 657 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Park Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1968-10-11. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (412) 362-3500 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ivy Park Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (1★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 54.1/100, placing it #13433 of 14703 facilities nationally and #590 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ivy Park Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 54 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 55 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 1 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 64.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 8 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $462,840. 53 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 242.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ivy Park Post Acute ranks 13433rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 54.1/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 590th out of 657 nursing homes. In Pittsburgh, it ranks 22nd out of 26 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,388 nationally and RN hours rank #9,892 nationally (#529 in PA). Our composite quality score of 54.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Pittsburgh, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

5609 FIFTH AVENUE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

SHADYSIDE SNF HEALTHCARE LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 150
Average Residents / Day 133 (89% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Allegheny County, PA
City Pittsburgh, PA
ZIP Code 15232
Approved Since October 11, 1968
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395251
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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