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Northland Heights is an assisted living and memory care community that is designed with signature programs to have their residents feel young and vibrant with the energy given off by the environment. The assisted living home aims to inspire the quality of life for the seniors by maintaining a well-balanced holistic wellness. Northland understands that individuals are unique and have their own needs, that is why they provide innovative ways to attend to their residents as soon as possible.
Northland lifestyle is as vibrant as its bustling social environment: scheduled activities for seniors to engage with fellow residents and staff, healthy nutritious meals offered in the dining room, and an in-house licensed nurse available 24/7.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Northland Heights is legally operated by Northland Heights Llc.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Well below the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes.
Pennsylvania nursing homes benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 53 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the Pennsylvania average for nursing homes.
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 185 | 63 | This facility has 194% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (185 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 194% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 37 | 12.6 | This facility has 194% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (37 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 194% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 9.7 | 5.7 | This facility has 70% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (9.7 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 70% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 19 | 11 | This facility has 73% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (19 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 73% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 13 | 8 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (13 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 68% | 73% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (68% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 5% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (8 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.6 | 0.8 | This facility has 100% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1.6 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 100% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 7, 2025, identified several deficiencies related to improper storage of poisonous materials, missing emergency procedure postings, and fire drill issues including evacuation times and scheduling during sleeping hours. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving staff qualifications, medication management, resident abuse reporting, fire safety, and sanitary conditions, with multiple plans of correction accepted and implemented. Complaint investigations often substantiated issues such as resident abuse, inadequate supervision, medication errors, and failure to comply with reporting requirements, though some complaint inspections found no deficiencies. Enforcement actions included provisional licenses, fines, and license revocation and replacement in 2023, with fines noted but amounts not specified in all reports. While deficiencies have recurred over time, the facility has addressed many issues through accepted plans of correction, though fire safety and storage practices remain areas cited in the most recent inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Amanda Topnick brings over two decades of dedicated experience in long-term care. She graduated from Ohio University with a BSH in Long-Term Health Care Administration and holds a Personal Care Administrator license. Amanda is set to receive her Assisted Living Administrator license in 2024. At Northland Heights, she plays a pivotal role in guiding new residents and families through admissions, ensuring a seamless and compassionate transition into the community.
7.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to Northland Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.15 miles to nearest hospital (UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh)
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Northland Heights is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Northland Heights is in the Summer Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Northland Heights has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to PA state health department records, Northland Heights's license number is 450840.
According to PA state health department records, Northland Heights's license expires on August 1, 2026.
Northland Heights's occupancy is 54%.
Northland Heights has 123 beds.
Northland Heights has had 185 recently reported deficiencies.
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