Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-04 · Fire 2025-04-04
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Pittsburgh, PA
Concordia Of The South Hills
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies
1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 278-1300
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-03-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.06
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.69
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.07
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
86.9%
13.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
3.2%
3.2 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.5% |
6.5%
5 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
6.5%
2.5 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.0% |
19.9%
3.9 pts better
|
19.6%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.0% |
18.7%
13.7 pts better
|
16.7%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 0.0% |
18.3%
18.3 pts better
|
14.9%
14.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.4% |
0.9%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.3% |
26.4%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.6% |
5.3%
5.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.9% |
68.9%
31 pts better
|
81.7%
18.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.2% |
9.8%
1.6 pts better
|
12.0%
3.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
68.7%
22.4 pts better
|
79.7%
11.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.4% |
23.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-18 · Fire 2024-04-18
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-16 · Fire 2023-05-16
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-14
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-04
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-16
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2023-06-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Concordia Care Network
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Emert, Lori
Corporate Director · Individual
Falbo, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Falbo, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Frndak, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Frndak, Keith
Corporate Officer · Individual
Frndak-Suder, Kay
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Frndak-Suder, Kay
Corporate Director · Individual
Grimenstein, Edward
Corporate Director · Individual
Hortert, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Hortert, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ricci, Phil
Corporate Director · Individual
Sullivan, Melissa
Corporate Director · Individual
Wolf, James
Corporate Director · Individual
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