Inspection Reports for
Artis Senior Living of South Hills

The waiver is granted under specific conditions including documentation of education and training to be maintained and reviewed annually during inspections. Failure to comply may result in termination of the waiver or other licensing actions.

The visit was complaint-related and involved substantiated allegations of physical abuse by direct care staff person A against residents. Immediate actions included staff removal, suspension, and termination, with reports made to Adult Protective Services.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to abuse allegations. The report details incidents of resident abuse involving direct care staff, immediate corrective actions taken including staff removal and termination, and ongoing staff education and monitoring plans to prevent recurrence.

The waiver allows a direct care staff member educated outside the United States to serve in their role based on an evaluation equating their education to a U.S. high school diploma. Documentation of education and training must be maintained and made available upon request.

The facility failed to secure timely medical care for a resident who had an unwitnessed fall resulting in a fatal injury. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented.

The waiver is granted under specific conditions including documentation of equivalent education and annual review during the facility's annual inspection to ensure compliance.

The inspection identified several deficiencies including unsigned resident contracts, inadequate water temperature, non-operable bedside lamps, unsealed food storage, incomplete fire drill records, missing medical evaluation details, and incomplete resident assessments. Plans of correction were implemented and documented for each deficiency.

The waiver allows a specific employee to serve as direct care staff despite not having a U.S. high school diploma, based on credential evaluation of foreign education. The waiver is subject to annual review during the facility's annual inspection and compliance with specified conditions.

The facility was found to have violations related to abuse, annual medical evaluations, and additional assessments. The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of 10/30/2025.

The waiver allows a specific employee to serve in a direct care position despite not meeting the usual educational requirements, based on credential evaluation. The waiver is subject to annual review during inspections and compliance with specified conditions.

The visit was complaint-related as stated under Inspection Information with the reason listed as Complaint.

Two deficiencies were found: unsecured bedside mobility devices in resident rooms and unsecured prescription medication left unattended on a medication cart in a secured dementia care unit. Immediate corrective actions were taken and plans of correction were implemented.

The waiver is granted under specific conditions including documentation of equivalent education and annual review during the facility's annual inspection to ensure compliance.

The waiver is granted with conditions including documentation of education equivalency and annual review during the facility's annual inspection to ensure compliance. Noncompliance may result in termination of the waiver or other licensing actions.

The report found a violation related to direct care staff qualifications where a staff member lacked a US high school diploma or GED and had an expired nurse aide registry status. The staff member was removed and resigned. The facility implemented corrective actions including audits and re-education to ensure compliance.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 relating to Personal Care Homes after the inspections and subsequent corrections, resulting in the issuance of a regular license.

The visit was complaint-related, triggered by a complaint and incident. The submitted plan of correction was reviewed and determined to be fully implemented.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the plan of correction related to deficiencies in activities of daily living assistance and support plans. Deficiencies involved failure to provide physical assistance with toileting and incontinence care as indicated in resident support plans, and incomplete documentation of resident use of adult briefs for incontinence management.

The complaint investigation was substantiated with findings of mistreatment and abuse, including verbal and physical abuse and neglect. Repeat violations were noted from previous inspections.

The inspection found violations related to mistreatment and abuse of residents, including verbal abuse, physical abuse, and neglect in a secured dementia care unit. Multiple repeat violations were noted, and corrective actions including staff suspensions, terminations, and re-education plans were implemented.

The complaint involved a resident touching another resident inappropriately in the common living room. The incident was witnessed by staff and reported to Adult Protective Services and local police. The residents involved have dementia and no prior history of sexual behaviors. The facility placed the resident on 15-minute checks and updated care plans accordingly.

The investigation found a repeated violation of resident abuse involving inappropriate touching between residents. The facility implemented a plan of correction including immediate separation of residents, notification of authorities, increased monitoring, updated support plans, and staff re-education on abuse and resident rights.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. The report details a repeated abuse violation involving a staff member who squeezed a resident's hand roughly, leading to the staff member's suspension and termination. Additional staff education and monitoring measures were implemented to prevent recurrence.

The inspection was complaint and incident related, with a partial unannounced visit on 04/12/2024 and follow-up not required.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of the inspection.

The inspection was complaint-related; however, no deficiencies were found and no substantiation status was stated.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The inspection was complaint-related; however, no deficiencies were found and no follow-up was required.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The report found a repeat violation of abuse involving residents and staff, including physical altercations between residents and staff. A plan of correction was submitted and fully implemented, including staff suspension and termination, staff training on de-escalation, and ongoing resident and staff interviews to prevent abuse.

The visit was complaint-related and incident-driven. The deficiency involved failure to update a resident's assessment to reflect behavioral changes. The plan of correction was accepted.

The inspection found that a resident's assessment had not been updated to reflect recent behaviors of agitation and combativeness, despite documented incidents. A plan of correction was accepted to update assessments and improve monitoring and auditing processes.

The visit was complaint-related and involved incidents of resident agitation and combativeness. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of the follow-up review. The deficiency involved failure to update resident assessments to reflect recent behavioral changes, which has now been corrected with ongoing monitoring and audits planned.

The facility was found to have fully implemented the submitted plan of correction related to abuse and treatment of residents, as well as preadmission screening deficiencies. Continued compliance must be maintained.

The visit was complaint-related and incident-driven. The plan of correction was accepted and fully implemented as of the inspection date.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented as of the inspection date. The report details a deficiency involving staff not performing the Heimlich maneuver on a resident who choked, with corrective training scheduled and completed.

The visit was complaint-related and incident-based. The violation was a repeat from 11/21/22. The submitted plan of correction was fully implemented as of 08/08/2023.

The inspection found a violation regarding the treatment of residents where a staff member was observed yelling at a resident in a disrespectful and unprofessional manner. The staff member was suspended and terminated. A plan of correction including mandatory training on dignity and respect and stress relief for caregivers was implemented.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during the inspection.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified during this unannounced partial inspection.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including issues with record confidentiality, resident personal equipment hazards, locking of poisonous materials, sanitary conditions, hot water temperature, fire drill documentation, annual medical evaluations, medication labeling, storage procedures, prescriber order follow-up, medication administration training, and additional resident assessments. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with proposed completion dates ranging from May to October 2023.

The report found violations related to the treatment of residents with dignity and respect, including staff misconduct, and deficiencies in criminal background checks for staff. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented by 01/23/2023.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

The complaint involved an allegation that staff person B threatened to punch resident #1 in the face while preparing the resident for bed. The allegation was not reported until several hours later. Staff person A failed to report the abuse promptly and was terminated. Staff person B was suspended pending investigation and later returned to work after the complaint was unsubstantiated.

The inspection found multiple deficiencies including failure to immediately report suspected resident abuse, failure to properly supervise staff involved in alleged abuse, unlocked poisonous materials accessible to residents, hot water temperatures exceeding allowed limits, and unlocked medications and syringes in resident rooms. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with training, audits, and procedural changes.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services determined that the submitted plan of correction is fully implemented and that continued compliance must be maintained.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including improper storage of poisonous materials, food stored on the floor, undated leftover food, combustible materials stored near heat sources, medication management issues, incomplete resident assessments, delayed admission support plans, and resident treatment concerns. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented with ongoing audits and staff education.

The complaint was substantiated based on observation of staff member B physically restraining and verbally abusing resident #1 on 10/27/2021. Staff member B was terminated and has not worked at the facility since that date.

The inspection found a substantiated abuse violation where a staff member was observed physically restraining a resident and verbally abusing them. The staff member was terminated, and a plan of correction including staff education and resident interviews was accepted.

The submitted plan of correction related to a resident abuse incident was found to be fully implemented. Staff education on abuse and neglect was conducted, and the staff member involved was terminated. Ongoing monitoring through resident interviews was planned to ensure continued compliance.

The submitted plan of correction was found to be fully implemented and acceptable. One deficiency was cited related to a medical evaluation being completed more than 60 days prior to admission for a resident in the Secure Dementia Care Unit.

The document confirms issuance of a regular license in response to the renewal application and advises that the Department will conduct an inspection within the next year to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

The inspection included a complaint investigation component as indicated by the inspection reason. Specific substantiation status is not stated.

The report details multiple deficiencies including record confidentiality breaches, contract signature issues, privacy violations, inadequate first aid/CPR staffing, training documentation gaps, facility maintenance issues, medication administration errors, emergency procedure deficiencies, and incomplete resident assessments. Plans of correction were accepted and implemented for all findings.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The complaint was substantiated. Staff person B was observed verbally abusing residents and the incident was reported late to both the Area Agency on Aging and the Department. Staff person B was terminated and retraining was completed by 10/30/2020.

The facility failed to immediately report suspected abuse of residents as required by law. Staff person B was observed speaking harshly to residents and the incident was reported late. The employment of staff person B was terminated and all staff received retraining on abuse reporting requirements.

The visit was complaint-related due to allegations of staff abuse toward residents. The abuse was substantiated as staff person A was observed yelling at residents and was subsequently terminated. Staff person B failed to report the abuse immediately. The facility was required to submit plans of correction and supervision changes, some of which were initially not submitted but later provided.

The facility failed to immediately report suspected abuse as required by the Older Adult Protective Services Act and did not submit a required plan of supervision change to the Department. Staff person A was involved in multiple incidents of inappropriate behavior toward residents and was terminated. Staff person B was counseled on abuse reporting requirements. The facility implemented training on abuse and neglect reporting for all direct care staff.

No regulatory citations were identified as a result of this inspection.

The inspection was complaint-related as indicated by the reason 'Complaint' on the violation report. The plan of correction was reviewed and found fully implemented, indicating substantiation of prior violations.

The submitted plan of correction was determined to be fully implemented. Continued compliance must be maintained. The violations involved contract signatures, no objection statements for secured dementia care unit admissions, and discharge/transfer procedures.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

The visit was complaint-related due to an incident involving resident #2's inappropriate sexual behaviors toward other residents. The plan of correction was fully implemented and the complaint substantiated by the Department.

The facility was found to have failed to adequately supervise resident #2 to protect other residents from repeated sexual behaviors. Additional violations included incomplete assessments, missing cognitive evaluation, delayed support plans, and use of correction fluid on resident records. Plans of correction were submitted and fully implemented by August 18, 2020.

The inspection identified violations related to unsigned resident contracts and inaccurate fire drill records. Plans of correction were implemented to address these issues, including obtaining missing signatures and correcting fire drill documentation.

Multiple violations of the Personal Care Home regulations were found, including issues with resident contracts, privacy signage, emergency procedures posting, furnace inspection, fire evacuation times, dietary needs, medication labeling and administration, and resident move-in documentation. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of the report date.

The visit was complaint-related and the violation involved verbal abuse of a resident by staff. Substantiation status is not explicitly stated.

The inspection found a violation of regulation 2600.42.c regarding the treatment of residents with dignity and respect. Multiple staff overheard a direct care staff member verbally abusing a resident in a common area.

No regulatory citations or deficiencies were identified as a result of this inspection.

No inspection findings are reported in this document. It serves as a license renewal notification and states that an inspection will be conducted within the next year.

The inspection included a complaint investigation related to medication administration errors and resident care concerns. The medication error involving resident #2 was substantiated and addressed with staff re-education and disciplinary actions.

Multiple violations of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 were found, including issues with outdated food, glucometer calibration, medication administration errors, incomplete resident assessments, and missing medical evaluations. Plans of correction were submitted and partially implemented as of the follow-up date.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with applicable regulations, but a full inspection could not be completed due to the facility's new status and low census. A re-inspection will be conducted within three months to ensure complete compliance.