Home / Pennsylvania / Pittsburgh
300 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County · (412) 429-3020
311 certified beds, about 224 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1983
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395617 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 26, 2024, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 13 health citations since October 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
44.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
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.
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 13 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, Pennsylvania Code Title 49. Professional and Vocational Standards, clinical records, and facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow nursing standards of practice for safe medication administration for one of eight residents reviewed for medication administration (Resident R1).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to protect residents from neglect for one of four residents (Resident R1). This was identified as past non-compliance.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and documents, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent falls for one of four residents (Resident R1). This was identified as past non-compliance.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility document review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that essential equipment was in safe operating condition on five of five nursing units (2A, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B). Review of facility submitted information dated 7/16/25, indicated that on 7/15/25, At 7:11pm, During a scheduled facility power outage, the maglock (electrified magnetic locking mechanism) door batteries became disengaged. While monitoring CCTV (closed-circuit television, a type of video surveillance system), Security saw resident enter the stairwell on unit 4A. Resident was identified as [Resident R1]. Security witnessed on camera her carefully safely walk down the stairwell and exit on unit 2A. Total Time 2 mins and 20 seconds. Nursing Supervisor immediately notified by Security and met resident on unit 2A. Resident returned to the unit safely. Resident had no injury. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical and facility record review, facility submitted documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for one of 41 residents (Resident R1). Review of the facility policy Elopement - Missing Resident dated 1/8/25, indicated the facility will provide to each resident adequate monitoring and interventions to maintain safety. Review of the clinical record revealed Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) dated 6/30/25, included diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease (a type of brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior) and a seizure disorder. Review of Section E: Behavior indicated Resident R1 had displayed wandering behaviors. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, resident clinical records, documentation provided by the facility, facility investigation, resident interview, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from neglect, which resulted in actual harm as evidenced by a left distal femur (thigh bone closest to the knee bone) fracture for one of three residents (Resident R91) and a head injury for one of three residents (Resident R3).
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, facility documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate assistance to prevent falls and an injury, resulting in actual harm of a leg fracture for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R91) and a head laceration for one of three residents (Resident R3).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of facility incident/accident reports, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and/or investigate potential abuse and/or neglect for one of three residents (Resident R3).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention for two of ten staff members (Employee E3 and E4).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documents and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide training on Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for two of ten staff members (Employee E1 and E2).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify physicians of increased and decreased Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) levels and failed to assess residents for hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), for four of seven Residents (Residents R53, R64, R71, and R76).
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS- assessments completed indicating a change in condition of a resident requiring change in care) assessment for one of four residents reviewed (Residents R20).
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, employee personnel records, grievance and abuse investigation documents, reports submitted to the State field office, resident interview and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that all allegations of verbal abuse are reported to the State Agency as required for one of five residents (Resident R96).
13 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 26, 2024, 5 on September 28, 2023, 4 on October 28, 2022.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.52 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.35 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.31 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.59 on weekdays and 3.35 on weekends, 7% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 42.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.85 in April to June 2025 to 3.52 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 | 3.52 | 0.62 | 3.59 | 3.35 | 42.7% | 0 of 90 | 224 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.59 | 0.61 | 3.66 | 3.40 | 44.6% | 0 of 92 | 208 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.89 | 0.63 | 3.97 | 3.69 | 44.5% | 0 of 92 | 203 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.85 | 0.62 | 3.96 | 3.57 | 43.8% | 0 of 91 | 202 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.7 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.2 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.8 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for John J Kane Regional Center-Sc's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (46.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
46.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Pennsylvania: 100 better, 108 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 34 eligible stays.
10.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Pennsylvania: 3 better, 9 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 43 eligible stays.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
US median of homes 7.1% · Pennsylvania: 7 better, 5 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 20 eligible stays.
48.6% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania54.4% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 35 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 36 residents counted.
2.3% this home
Median of homes: Pennsylvania2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 36 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Pennsylvania100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 8 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biondo, Dennis | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2004 | |
| Polinak, David | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Wernicki, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Biondo, Dennis | Corporate director | Individual | 08/01/2012 | |
| McKain, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/01/2012 | |
| Biondo, Dennis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2004 | |
| Polinak, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Wernicki, Robert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2016 |
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