23 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Pittsburgh, PA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $19,734 in total fines with 23 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1848 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 344-7744
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
180
Certified beds
Average residents
133
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pacs Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-10-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
264 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.78
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.75
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.28
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.53
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.84
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.41
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.81
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.38
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
10,322
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.78
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9825
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.15
Baseline 18.26% · Performance 19.05% · Measure score 5.15 · Achievement 5.15 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.07
Baseline 4.99% · Performance 7.22% · Measure score 2.07 · Achievement 2.07 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 57.72% · Performance 67.38% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.09
Baseline 3.54 hours · Performance 3.39 hours · Measure score 1.09 · Achievement 1.09 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.13% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 166 · Observed rate 12.65% · Lower 95% interval 8.61% |
| Discharge to community | 45.91% |
50.57%
4.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 171 · Observed rate 37.43% · Lower 95% interval 37.49% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.95 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 93.1% |
95.27%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 108 · Denominator 116 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.86% |
0.77%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 116 |
| Discharge self-care score | 38.46% |
53.69%
15.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 65 |
| Discharge mobility score | 41.54% |
50.94%
9.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 27 · Denominator 65 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.31% |
2.29%
2 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 116 · Adjusted rate 3.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.22% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 104 · Observed rate 7.69% · Lower 95% interval 4.64% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.66% |
8.2%
7.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 151 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 52.97% |
42%
11 pts better
|
Numerator 98 · Denominator 185 |
| Discharge function score | 46.15% |
56.45%
10.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 65 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 45 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 17.5% |
25.2%
7.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 40 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.7
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 2.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0 |
1.2
1.2 pts better
|
1.8
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0 · Observed 0 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.2% |
86.9%
11.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.5% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 98.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.9% |
93.5%
2.4 pts better
|
95.5%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
3.2%
0.2 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.8% |
6.5%
0.7 pts better
|
11.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% |
6.5%
0.5 pts better
|
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 6.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.4% |
19.9%
11.5 pts better
|
19.6%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 8.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.2% |
18.7%
5.5 pts better
|
16.7%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.1% |
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 41.3% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 20.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.8% |
18.3%
5.5 pts better
|
14.9%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.5% · Q2 16.5% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 12.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.9%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.5% |
26.4%
2.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.0% · Q2 23.0% · Q3 34.6% · Q4 18.6% · 4Q avg 28.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% |
5.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 8.9% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.8% |
68.9%
10.9 pts better
|
81.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.5% · Q2 80.9% · Q3 83.5% · Q4 78.4% · 4Q avg 79.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.6% |
9.8%
4.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.6% · Observed 15.2% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 3.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.9% |
68.7%
10.2 pts better
|
79.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 78.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.2% |
23.1%
1.9 pts better
|
23.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.2% · Observed 22.7% · Expected 25.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-04
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-24
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected 2025-06-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-08-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-06-13
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,419
Fine
Fine · fine $9,315
Fine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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