Pittsburgh, PA

John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 9 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

300 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA

(412) 429-3020

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

311

Certified beds

Average residents

203

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1983-12-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.63

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.33

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.69

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

45%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.7 0.5 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.6	1.2 0.6 pts better	1.8 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.5%	86.9% 9.6 pts better	93.4% 3.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	94.9%	93.5% 1.4 pts better	95.5% 0.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.1%	3.2% 2.1 pts better	3.3% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.8%	6.5% 5.7 pts better	11.4% 10.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	5.3%	6.5% 1.2 pts better	5.4% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	16.7%	19.9% 3.2 pts better	19.6% 2.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	23.2%	18.7% 4.5 pts worse	16.7% 6.5 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	21.1%	19.6% 1.5 pts worse	16.3% 4.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	20.8%	18.3% 2.5 pts worse	14.9% 5.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.9% 0.7 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.7% 0.9 pts better	1.7% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	26.3%	26.4% 0.1 pts better	19.8% 6.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.3%	5.3% 4 pts better	5.1% 3.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	50.1%	68.9% 18.8 pts worse	81.7% 31.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.9%	9.8% 4.9 pts better	12.0% 7.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.9%	1.5% 0.6 pts better	1.6% 0.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	52.5%	68.7% 16.2 pts worse	79.7% 27.2 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	15.4%	23.1% 7.7 pts better	23.9% 8.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-26 · Fire 2024-09-26

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-28 · Fire 2023-09-28

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-28 · Fire 2022-10-28

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2023-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2023-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-12-02

C · Minimal harm 2022-10-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-12-02

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Not marked corrected

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-16

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.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-17

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 2025-07-28

G · Actual harm 2024-09-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-11-04

G · Actual harm 2024-09-26

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 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-26

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-11-04

B · Minimal harm 2024-09-26

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2024-11-04

B · Minimal harm 2024-09-26

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-11-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

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 2022-11-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Biondo, Dennis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-07-01

Biondo, Dennis

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2012-08-01

Biondo, Dennis

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2004-07-01

Mckain, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2012-08-01

Polinak, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-01-01

Polinak, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-01-01

Wernicki, Robert

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-01-01

Wernicki, Robert

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-01-01

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