Starfile / Pennsylvania

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

1028 BENTON AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 · CCN 396116

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Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$50,347

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (54)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

1. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-22 · Health

   Actual harm

2. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-10-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0942Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2025-05-21 · Health · corrected 2025-06-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-16 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-16 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

    Immediate jeopardy

12. DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-04-16 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0575Post 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0584Honor 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0585Honor 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0625Notify 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Actual harm

24. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0700Try 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0946Provide training in compliance and ethics.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.2024-11-27 · Health · corrected 2025-01-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0693Ensure 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.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0803Ensure 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.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0836Ensure 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.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2023-12-08 · Health · corrected 2024-01-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0584Honor 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.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0803Ensure 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.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-01-06 · Health · corrected 2023-03-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.