Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-06 · Fire 2025-06-06
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Pittsburgh, PA
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
955 Rivermont Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 422-6800
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
255
Certified beds
Average residents
200
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-02-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.68
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.99
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.97
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
42%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.7
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.2
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.0% |
86.9%
11.1 pts better
|
93.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% |
93.5%
3.8 pts better
|
95.5%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.2%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.3% |
6.5%
5.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
6.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.6% |
19.9%
4.3 pts better
|
19.6%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 46.7% |
18.7%
28 pts worse
|
16.7%
30 pts worse
|
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 ability to walk independently worsened | 20.2% |
19.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.3% |
18.3%
9 pts worse
|
14.9%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% |
0.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.1% |
26.4%
3.3 pts better
|
19.8%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.7% |
5.3%
3.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.2% |
68.9%
13.3 pts better
|
81.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 0.0% |
9.8%
9.8 pts better
|
12.0%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.9% |
68.7%
17.2 pts better
|
79.7%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 39.2% |
23.1%
16.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
15.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-26 · Fire 2024-07-26
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-08 · Fire 2023-09-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-08-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-11-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-11-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-25
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2024-09-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-04
B · Minimal harm
2024-07-26
F944 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-09-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-08
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-10-25
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Barcic, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Droppa, Melanie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Droppa, Melanie
Corporate Officer · Individual
Herring, Rasonia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Herring, Rasonia
Corporate Director · Individual
Hutter, Ronda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mckain, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
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