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Concordia at the Cedars
4363 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 · Allegheny County · (412) 373-3900
59 certified beds, about 56 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 396059 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since March 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.89 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.59 of those hours.
40.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Concordia Lutheran Ministries, an affiliated group of 8 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
February 26, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess, document, and notify physicians of decreased Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) levels for two of eight residents reviewed (Residents R3 and R5).
- C Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide transfer notices to representatives of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Division for eleven of eleven months (February 2025 through January 2026).
February 28, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of facility provided documents, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and/or investigate and/or report potential abuse for two of five residents (Resident R4 and R3).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, manufacturers' instructions, observations, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to prevent the potential for cross-contamination during medication administration for two of four residents (Resident R9 and R21). Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Medication Administration, last reviewed on 1/26/25, indicated that medications are administered in accordance with professional standards of practice in a manner to prevent contamination or infection. During a medication administration completed by Registered Nurse Employee E1 the following was observed: Three oral medication tablets for Resident R9 were removed from the cards into RN Employee E1's ungloved left hand then placed into medication cup. [...]
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess and care plan for self-administration of medications for a cognitively intact resident who wished to do so for one of three residents (Residents R41).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that residents were provided appropriate treatment and services to maintain bowel function for one of two residents (Resident R53).
March 28, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food/beverages in accordance with professional standards for food safety on one of one nursing units. (3rd Floor Nursing Unit)
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide concern forms and grievance boxes assessable to residents and visitors from a wheelchair in the front lobby and on the third floor nursing unit, failed to have a grievance forms accessible on the third floor nursing unit, and failed to provide an opportunity for anonymous grievances in the front lobby and on the third floor nursing unit.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy and clinical record reviews and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan for two of seven residents. (Residents R8, and R39)
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on February 28, 2025, 2 on March 28, 2024.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.89 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.59 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.64 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.28 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 40.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 46.2% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.58 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.99 on weekdays and 3.64 on weekends, 9% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.16 in April to June 2025 to 3.89 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.89 | 0.59 | 3.99 | 3.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 56 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.05 | 0.77 | 4.29 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.07 | 0.76 | 4.24 | 3.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.16 | 0.81 | 4.32 | 3.78 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 55 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.4 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.6 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CONCORDIA OF MONROEVILLE. CMS links this home to Concordia Lutheran Ministries, a group of 8 nursing homes averaging 3.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 08/15/2014 | |
| Alsing, David | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Falbo, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Frndak, Keith | Corporate director | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Frndak-Suder, Kay | Corporate director | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Glasser, Randy | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Hortert, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Lynch, Ryan | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Rehkopf, Paul | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Rouda, Hope | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Sullivan, Melissa | Corporate director | Individual | 03/17/2018 | |
| Windsor, Rita | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Falbo, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Frndak, Keith | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Hortert, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2016 | |
| Sullivan, Melissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/17/2021 | |
| Falbo, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Frndak, Keith | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/15/2014 | |
| Hortert, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2016 | |
| Oster, Marc | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2021 | |
| Sullivan, Melissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 26, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 28, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 28, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Concordia at the Cedars's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Concordia at the Cedars 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Concordia at the Cedars get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 26, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Concordia at the Cedars been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Concordia at the Cedars accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Concordia at the Cedars?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Concordia Lutheran Ministries. Legal business name: CONCORDIA OF MONROEVILLE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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