Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
146
69 employees · 77 contractors · 36 on an average day Little Sisters of the Poor
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Pittsburgh, PA
ALM Inspection Grade
D-
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Little Sisters of the Poor
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Pittsburgh, PA
ALM Inspection Grade
D-
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 183 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 7m
This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 183 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 7mStandout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +112% above Pennsylvania average
2 of 6 metrics below Pennsylvania average
Daily care time per resident, by role
Registered nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 28 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 16 agency contractors.
28 staff · 7.6-hour shifts
1h 40m
↑ 112% · PA 47mThis facility: 1h 40m per resident per day, 112% above the Pennsylvania average of 47m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 28 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 16 agency contractors.
28 staff · 7.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 10 total: 3 of the facility's own employees and 7 agency contractors.
10 staff · 6.5-hour shifts
17m
↓ 70% · PA 55mThis facility: 17m per resident per day, 70% below the Pennsylvania average of 55m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 10 total: 3 of the facility's own employees and 7 agency contractors.
10 staff · 6.5-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 91 total: 41 of the facility's own employees and 50 agency contractors.
91 staff · 8-hour shifts
4h 11m
↑ 90% · PA 2h 12mThis facility: 4h 11m per resident per day, 90% above the Pennsylvania average of 2h 12m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 91 total: 41 of the facility's own employees and 50 agency contractors.
91 staff · 8-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
Physical therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
0m
↓ 100% · PA 6mThis facility: 0m per resident per day, 100% below the Pennsylvania average of 6m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
5h 19m
↑ 51% · PA 3h 31mThis facility: 5h 19m per resident per day, 51% above the Pennsylvania average of 3h 31m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
55m
↑ 65% · PA 33mThis facility: 55m per resident per day, 65% above the Pennsylvania average of 33m (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
146
69 employees · 77 contractors · 36 on an average day
146 total staff / 45 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
3.24 : 1
↑ 80% · PA 1.80This facility: 3.24 staff per resident, 80% above the Pennsylvania average of 1.80 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
146 staff ÷ 45 residents
See full Pennsylvania ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.7 h
↓ 1% · PA 7.8 hThis facility: 7.7 h, 1% below the Pennsylvania average of 7.8 h (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
25,600 staff hours this quarter
See full Pennsylvania ranking →82.4% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Pennsylvania average: 87.4% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (50), Registered Nurse (16), Licensed Practical Nurse (7), Administrator (1), Other Physician (1), Physician Assistant (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
48
Rank #173 / 204Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 173rd out of 204 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
48
Rank #173 / 204Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 173rd out of 204 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Pennsylvania facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #121 / 212Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 212 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #121 / 212Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 212 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
46
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #24 / 165Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 165 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #24 / 165Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 165 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Pennsylvania average, with its Statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
94%
This home usually has limited availability
Based on residents per day and 48 beds.
Higher than the Pennsylvania average: 75.2%
Residents per day (avg)
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
45
Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)
About This Community
Pets not allowed
Building Type3-story
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
61 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
22 points below the Pennsylvania average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Concern
146 severity-weighted points (46 citations) · 4× higher than the typical CMS-certified PA facility (median: 38)
Enforcement
Concern
$59,057 in fines · 4 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
44 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified PA facility (median: 38)
Total health inspections
6
↓ 17% · PA 7.2This facility: 6, 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 7.2 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
46
Rank #156 / 180Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 156th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Pennsylvania State average, with a ranking across all 180 PA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 44% · PA 32This facility: 46, 44% above the Pennsylvania average of 32 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
7.67
Rank #171 / 180Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 171st out of 180 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Pennsylvania mean across 180 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 84% · PA 4.16This facility: 7.67, 84% above the Pennsylvania average of 4.16 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
46 of 46 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 150% · PA 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the Pennsylvania average of 0.4 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
3
↑ 275% · PA 0.8This facility: 3, 275% above the Pennsylvania average of 0.8 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
42
↑ 40% · PA 29.9This facility: 42, 40% above the Pennsylvania average of 29.9 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · PA 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below the Pennsylvania average of 0.9 (among Pennsylvania facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jan 22, 2026 · 3 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 12 of 46 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 22, 2026
3 citations
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care serious citation
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Dec 03, 2025
6 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
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Administration moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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May 21, 2025
2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
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Apr 16, 2025
3 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care critical citation
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Nov 27, 2024
23 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
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Administration moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Nursing Services moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care serious citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Dec 08, 2023
9 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Infection Control moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Top deficiency categories
Share of 46 citations
Quality of Life & Care
12 deficiencies (26%)
Resident Rights
11 deficiencies (24%)
Administration
10 deficiencies (22%)
Infection Control
4 deficiencies (9%)
Nutrition & Dietary
3 deficiencies (7%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3 deficiencies (7%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
1 deficiency (2%)
Nursing & Physician Services
1 deficiency (2%)
Pharmacy Services
1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
33 of 46 citations resulted from standard inspections; 12 of 46 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 46 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsPenalties and fines
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 Aug 2026)
Total fines on record
$59K Rank #170 / 184Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 170th out of 184 nursing homes we track in Pennsylvania for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Pennsylvania average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 184 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Pennsylvania that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: $58K
Number of fines on record
4
124% more fines than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8
Payment denials on record
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$59K
Pennsylvania average
$58K
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2026
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2026
$8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2026
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2026
$9K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 16, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 16, 2025
$26K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 27, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 27, 2024
$16K
Last updated: Aug 2026
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Pennsylvania average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
2
/ 5
Below average
↓ 46% · PA 3.7This facility: 2.0, 46% below the PA average of 3.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
11.2
Score · lower is better
↑ 18% · PA 9.5This facility: 11.2, 18% above the PA average of 9.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
22.1
Score · lower is better
↑ 11% · PA 19.8This facility: 22.1, 11% above the PA average of 19.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.11 long-stay measures: 6 better, 4 worse, 1 without a benchmark
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.9%
↑ 96% · PA 16.8This facility: 32.9, 96% above the PA average of 16.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
32.9%
↑ 96% · PA 16.8This facility: 32.9, 96% above the PA average of 16.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
↓ 38% · PA 17.0This facility: 10.5, 38% below the PA average of 17.0 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
↓ 38% · PA 17.0This facility: 10.5, 38% below the PA average of 17.0 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.8%
↓ 11% · PA 25.5This facility: 22.8, 11% below the PA average of 25.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.8%
↓ 11% · PA 25.5This facility: 22.8, 11% below the PA average of 25.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
8.0%
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
↑ 11% · PA 3.1This facility: 3.5, 11% above the PA average of 3.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.5%
↑ 11% · PA 3.1This facility: 3.5, 11% above the PA average of 3.1 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
↑ 12% · PA 4.8This facility: 5.4, 12% above the PA average of 4.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
↑ 12% · PA 4.8This facility: 5.4, 12% above the PA average of 4.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
↓ 40% · PA 6.2This facility: 3.7, 40% below the PA average of 6.2 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
↓ 40% · PA 6.2This facility: 3.7, 40% below the PA average of 6.2 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 10.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 10.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
↓ 100% · PA 10.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the PA average of 10.8 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.3%
↑ 9% · PA 17.7This facility: 19.3, 9% above the PA average of 17.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.3%
↑ 9% · PA 17.7This facility: 19.3, 9% above the PA average of 17.7 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 14% · PA 87.5This facility: 100.0, 14% above the PA average of 87.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 14% · PA 87.5This facility: 100.0, 14% above the PA average of 87.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 7% · PA 93.5This facility: 100.0, 7% above the PA average of 93.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 7% · PA 93.5This facility: 100.0, 7% above the PA average of 93.5 (among PA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
45
Medicare
2
4.4% of residents
Medicaid
32
71.1% of residents
Private pay or other
11
24.4% of residents
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Little Sisters of the Poor from 2011–2015, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 2015 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Net Patient Income
-$4.8M
↓ ~$199.8K vs 2014
Payroll Costs
$4.8M
↑ ~$98.7K vs 2014
Operating Margin
-154.3%
↓ 5.0pp vs 2014
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Asbury Heights | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pittsburgh | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
108
Rank
#62 / 204 | ? | - | - | 3.80
Facility
3.80
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#116 / 183 | +58% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 23
Facility
23
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#109 / 180 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#106 / 180 | - | 136 | - |
47
Facility
47
PA AVG
50
Rank
#119 / 212 | Asbury Healthcare, LLC | $27.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$27.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#55 / 167 | $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#101 / 167 | 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#151 / 167 | 395391 | ||||
| Reformed Presbyterian Home | NH IL SNF | Pittsburgh (Perry South) | 56
Facility
56
PA AVG
108
Rank
#159 / 204 | ? |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
PA AVG
75.2%
Rank
#161 / 165 | -48% | 4.41
Facility
4.41
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#73 / 183 | +151% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#140 / 180 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#112 / 180 | 2 | 22 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
PA AVG
50
Rank
#108 / 212 | Reformed Presbyterian Women's Association | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#159 / 167 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#158 / 167 | 66.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
66.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#62 / 167 | 395561 | ||||
| Little Sisters of the Poor | NH IL | Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights) | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
108
Rank
#173 / 204 | D- |
94.0%
Facility
94.0%
PA AVG
75.2%
Rank
#24 / 165 | +25% | 6.12
Facility
6.12
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#10 / 183 | +60% | +55% | $59.1k
Facility
$59.1k
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#170 / 184 | 46
Facility
46
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#156 / 180 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#171 / 180 | 4 | 45 | - |
46
Facility
46
PA AVG
50
Rank
#121 / 212 | Claire Mccanless | $3.1M*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $4.8M*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 155%*Fiscal year ending 2015These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 396116 | ||||
| South Western Veterans Center | NH MC | Pittsburgh (Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar) | 236
Facility
236
PA AVG
108
Rank
#13 / 204 | C |
74.3%
Facility
74.3%
PA AVG
75.2%
Rank
#96 / 165 | -1% | 5.06
Facility
5.06
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#31 / 183 | - | +28% | $245.6k
Facility
$245.6k
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#183 / 184 | 36
Facility
36
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#131 / 180 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#160 / 180 | 3 | 175 | - |
5
Facility
5
PA AVG
50
Rank
#203 / 212 | - | - | - | - | 39A438 | ||||
| Vincentian Home | NH AL IL MC SNF | Pittsburgh | 110
Facility
110
PA AVG
108
Rank
#75 / 204 | ? |
71.8%
Facility
71.8%
PA AVG
75.2%
Rank
#105 / 165 | -4% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
PA AVG
3.94
Rank
#100 / 183 | +83% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.4k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 34
Facility
34
PA AVG
32.0
Rank
#129 / 180 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
PA AVG
4.2
Rank
#141 / 180 | - | 79 | A |
20
Facility
20
PA AVG
50
Rank
#174 / 212 | Vincentian Home Inc | $20.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$20.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
PA AVG
$18.8M
Rank
#43 / 167 | $12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
PA AVG
$11.4M
Rank
#50 / 167 | 61%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
61%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
PA AVG
69.2%
Rank
#78 / 167 | 395034 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other PA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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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 of Pittsburgh.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor in a walkable area?
Little Sisters of the Poor has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. 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 94%.
Are pets allowed at Little Sisters of the Poor?
No, Little Sisters of the Poor has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Little Sisters of the Poor?
The team at Little Sisters of the Poor can be reached at adevpittsburgh@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
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.
What is the overall rating for Little Sisters of the Poor?
Little Sisters of the Poor received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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