Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence in Duquesne, PA

Overview of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is a nursing home located on Duquesne Boulevard in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, offering personal care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Home to 29 residents, the community’s 49 beds are currently at 59% occupancy. With a relatively walkable neighborhood, this community requires transportation for most errands, and only a limited number of services are available within walking distance.

Nursing care is provided, along with rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation programs. Additional support includes mobility assistance, personal hygiene services, home health care, and access to community resources. Moreover, a variety of nutritious meal options are designed to promote health and overall well-being.

Recurring patterns of concerns related to staffing levels, medication management, resident care documentation, and safety practices have been identified throughout its operational history. Complaints have also been substantiated involving medication administration, staffing coverage during certain periods, and incident reporting procedures. However, corrective action plans were implemented in response to these findings, and the most recent inspection reported no deficiencies, indicating current compliance.

For families considering Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence, a thorough visit can help evaluate current staffing, daily operations, and the quality of care being provided.

Facility Direct Line (412) 466-6787 info@sycamorepersonalcare.com

49-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 40 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

59%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

29 / 49

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

Expiration17/12/2025

CountyAllegheny

License Number454500

Owner NameSycamore Estates, LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

34 Total Daily Staff PA avg: 76.9

26 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

27 Residents Served

7 Current Residents

Pets not allowed

Starting Price$3,500 (Private Room) per month

Starting Price$2,900 (Semi-Private Room) per month

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 87 citations 6 complaints 12 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

13 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers 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 Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 3 years (since 2023).

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2023 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	87	63	This facility has 38% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (87 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 38% worse Rank #390 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 390th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	7.3	5.7	This facility has 28% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 28% worse Rank #393 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 393rd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	12	11	This facility has had 9% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (12 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 9% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	8	8	This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Pennsylvania average (8 vs. PA avg 8).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	67%	73%	This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better Rank #222 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 222nd out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	6	4	This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #444 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 444th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	2	1.3	This facility has 54% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

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0.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Duquesne's city center to Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence	AL RESC RC	Duquesne	49 Facility 49 PA AVG 94 Rank #452 / 553	No	40 Facility 40 PA AVG 46 Rank #382 / 667	-	70 Facility 70 PA AVG 83 Rank #377 / 460	12	7 Facility 7 PA AVG 4 Rank #444 / 478	67% Facility 67% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #222 / 478	87 Facility 87 PA AVG 63 Rank #390 / 478	7.3 Facility 7.3 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #393 / 478	Profit	34 Facility 34 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #304 / 356	1.26	59.2%	-	-
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Who is the owner of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is legally operated by Sycamore Estates, LLC.

Is Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence in a walkable area?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

According to PA state health department records, Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence's license number is 454500.

When does Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence's license expires on 17/12/2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

No, Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has a no-pet policy.

Does Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is registered as a for-profit in PA.

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Inspection History

Waivers 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.

Inspection Scorecard 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 Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

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