Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence

Q: Who is the owner of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

The legal owner and operator of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is Sycamore Estates, Llc.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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

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

Q: How many beds does Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence have?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has 49 beds.

Q: Has Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has had 87 recently reported deficiencies.

Overview of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is a personal care home located in Duquesne, PA. It offers a range of personalized care services including medication management, mobility assistance, and respite care. The facility is dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for its residents.

(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 residents per home in Pennsylvania 103 per day

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

StatusLicensed

Expiration17/12/2025

CountyAllegheny

License Number454500

Owner NameSycamore Estates, LLC

Profit StatusProfit

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

34 Total Daily Staff

26 Waking Staff

0 Resident Support Staff

27 Residents Served

7 Current Residents

Specific ProgramsMobility Assistance, Personal Hygiene Care, Community Support, Home Health

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

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

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy a variety of nutritious culinary options.

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

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 Approved exemptions from specific state staffing or credential rules.
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

Latest Inspection July 3, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	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 nursing home (87 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 38% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	29	21	This facility has 38% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (29 vs. PA avg 21).↑ 38% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	7.3	5.7	This facility has 28% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (7.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 28% worse

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

Metric	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	12	11	This facility has 9% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (12 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 9% worse
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 nursing home (67% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 6% better

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

Metric	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 nursing home (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	2	1.3	This facility has 54% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (2 vs. PA avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 3, 2025, found no deficiencies following a complaint and incident investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly related to staffing levels, medication management, resident care documentation, and safety concerns such as record confidentiality and environmental conditions. Several complaint investigations substantiated issues including medication errors, inadequate staffing during key hours, and failure to report incidents, though accepted plans of correction were implemented in response. No fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports, but one inspection in July 2024 noted a fine without associated deficiencies. The facility’s record shows some improvement over time, with the latest inspection indicating resolution of prior deficiencies.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

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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Who is the owner of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence?

The legal owner and operator of Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence is 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%.

How many beds does Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence have?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has 49 beds.

Has Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence has had 87 recently reported deficiencies.