Little Sisters of the Poor
Little Sisters of the Poor occupies a three-story building at 1028 Benton Ave in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. It offers nursing home and independent living on the same campus, with 48 beds and 40 residents currently in place, for an occupancy rate of 58.3%. The Walk Score of 46 reflects a neighborhood where most errands still call for a car.
The staffing profile is the most concrete thing the data shows. Total nursing coverage runs 6 hours 43 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour 34 minutes of that. Nurse aides carry 3 hours 51 minutes, which is a meaningful daily allocation of direct, hands-on care time.
An Active Resident Council meets regularly, giving residents a structured forum to address care quality, facility policies, and day-to-day concerns. On the coverage side, the facility is CMS-certified and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
The picture here is a small, Medicaid-accessible nursing community with a staffing mix that leans heavily toward direct aide care and meaningful RN presence. Families looking for a Pittsburgh facility that accepts federal coverage and keeps its care model oriented toward hands-on daily support will find the basics in place here.
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
4,495 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 50 | 91 | 15,432 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 16 | 28 | 4,860 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,011 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 917 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 7 | 10 | 747 | 82 | 89% | 6.5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 709 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 52 | 57% | 7.9 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 12% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5% | 1.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5% | 1.4 |
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
28 Registered Nurse
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
2 Dental Services Staff
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
1 Administrator
1 Dietitian
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Physician Assistant
1 Medical Director
1 Other Physician
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Short-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Little Sisters of the Poor from 2011–2015, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
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3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to Little Sisters of the Poor's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.14 miles to nearest hospital (Heritage Valley Kennedy)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Sisters of the Poor
What neighborhood is Little Sisters of the Poor in?
Little Sisters of the Poor is in the Brighton Heights neighborhood.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor in a walkable area?
Little Sisters of the Poor has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Little Sisters of the Poor?
Little Sisters of the Poor's occupancy is 58.3%.
Does Little Sisters of the Poor operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Little Sisters of the Poor is registered as a non-profit.
Are there photos of Little Sisters of the Poor?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Little Sisters of the Poor in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Little Sisters of the Poor?
Little Sisters of the Poor is located at 1028 Benton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
What is the phone number of Little Sisters of the Poor?
(412) 307-1100 will put you in contact with the team at Little Sisters of the Poor.
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