Little Sisters of the PoorCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- CCN
- 396116
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 48
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 45
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Little Sisters of the Poor an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $59,057 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Allegheny County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 52 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 22 Jan 2026 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Nov 2024 | 28 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 28 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 May 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Nov 2024 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0803 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2026 | Fine | $9,110 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Fine | $8,236 | |
| 16 Apr 2025 | Fine | $25,672 | |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 5.26 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.43 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.24 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.59 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.56 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 32.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 32.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 8.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.3% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 1966 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Allegheny County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia at RP Home | Pittsburgh | 3 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 18 Jun 2025 | |
| Spring Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Pittsburgh | 1 of 5 | 78 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Highland Hills Post Acute | Pittsburgh | 1 of 5 | 35 | $27,709 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Canterbury Place | Pittsburgh | 1 of 5 | 28 | $0 | 16 Jan 2026 | |
| Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr | Coraopolis | 1 of 5 | 32 | $0 | 5 Sep 2025 | |
| John J Kane Regional Center-Ro | Pittsburgh | 1 of 5 | 27 | $90,344 | 11 Apr 2025 | |
| Vincentian Home | Pittsburgh | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 29 May 2026 | |
| UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu | Pittsburgh | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 25 Nov 2025 | |
| Ivy Park Post Acute | Pittsburgh | 2 of 5 | 30 | $14,069 | 27 Jun 2025 | |
| East End Health & Rehab Center | Pittsburgh | 3 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Masonic Village at Sewickley | Sewickley | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| Carnegie Park Post Acute | Pittsburgh | 1 of 5 | 3 | $10,419 | 13 Mar 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Little Sisters of the Poor (CCN 396116). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/little-sisters-of-the-poor-pittsburgh-pa-396116/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Little Sisters of the Poor last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 22 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Little Sisters of the Poor?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Little Sisters of the Poor a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.