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Providence Point Healthcare Residence
200 Adams Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County · (412) 489-3560
42 certified beds, about 37 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 396124 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 2, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
Of 15 health citations since May 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,575 in the last three years; the largest was $13,575, and the latest is dated May 10, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.70 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.42 of those hours.
17.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
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 15 health citations on file.
July 2, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
June 18, 2025Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the opportunity to formulate an advance directive (written instructions for when the individual is incapacitated) or conduct periodic review of instructions, for four of eight residents reviewed (Residents R4, R5, R15 and R25). Findings Include: A review of the facility policy Advance Directives last reviewed 2/26/25, indicated it's the policy of this facility that each resident has the right to formulate and Advance Directive. Review of the Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual, effective October 2023, indicated that a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) is a screening test that aides in detecting cognitive impairment. The BIMS total score suggests the following distributions: 13-15: cognitively intact 8-12: moderately impaired 0-7: [...]
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual (RAI) and clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS - periodic assessment of resident care needs) assessments were accurate and fully completed for six of fifteen residents (Resident R15, R17, R20, R25, R26, and R27).
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop, implement, and maintain an effective training program, including additional training topics based on the resident population, outcome of the facility assessment, or non-common procedures for one of six residents (Resident R92)
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain call light tubes were in reach for one of four residents with limited upper extremity range of motion or contractures (Resident R5).
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the confidentiality of residents' medical information for one of six residents (Resident R92).
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary psychotropic drugs used without adequate indications for use for one of three residents. (Resident R92).
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services documents, facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a comprehensive, person-centered care plan with all requirements, when a comprehensive care plan is being utilized in place of a baseline care plan for one of six residents (Resident R92).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop care plans that included instructions to provide person centered care for two of eight residents (Residents R5 and R27).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of manufacturer instructions, facility policy, facility documentation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services related to the post-operative care of joint replacement for one of six residents (Resident R92).
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly monitor weight and nutrition status by failing to obtain weights or act upon weight changes for two of six residents (Residents R10 and R21).
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility to make certain that medical supplies were properly stored and/or disposed of on one of two nursing units (Second-Floor Nursing Unit).
October 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care to a resident who had not received scheduled medication for one of four residents (Resident R1).
July 31, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, resident clinical records, documentation provided by the facility and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from neglect, which resulted in a skin tear requiring a treatment for one of four residents ( Resident R7).
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documents, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and investigate incidents of possible neglect and abuse for two of seven residents (Residents R7 and R28).
May 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of clinical records, facility documents, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate assistance to prevent falls, resulting in actual harm of a leg fracture for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1).
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 6 on July 2, 2026, 4 on June 18, 2025, 2 on July 31, 2024.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.70 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.42 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.54 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.54 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 17.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.63 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 4.76 on weekdays and 4.54 on weekends, 5% 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 4.85 in April to June 2025 to 4.70 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 | 4.70 | 1.42 | 4.76 | 4.54 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 37 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.89 | 1.55 | 4.98 | 4.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.81 | 1.64 | 4.94 | 4.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 37 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.85 | 1.77 | 4.96 | 4.57 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 36 |
| 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 | 14.0 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.4 | 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: BAPTIST HOMES SOCIETY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brennfleck, Michelle | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Bhandarkar, Nithin | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2020 | |
| Flynn, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Foster, Brent | Corporate director | Individual | 09/14/2023 | |
| Gongaware, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Myers, Timothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Resler, Kari | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Smeltzer, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 08/07/2025 | |
| Stinner, Erin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Sullivan, John | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Timko, Karen | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2016 | |
| Williams, Gabby | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2023 | |
| Kozlowski, Raymond | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Mickail, Diane | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Russey, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Myers, Timothy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Bhandarkar, Nithin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/10/2025 | |
| Smeltzer, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/11/2025 |
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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- 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 June 18, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 18, 2025: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Concordia of the South Hills Pittsburgh, 0.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Asbury Health Center Pittsburgh, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Carnegie Park Post Acute Pittsburgh, 1.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Wecare at Mt Lebanon Rehabilitation and Nrsg Ctr Pittsburgh, 1.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 67 citations
- South Hills Post Acute Bethel Park, 2.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Friendship Village of South Hi Pittsburgh, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center Bridgeville, 4.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 81 citations
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 Providence Point Healthcare Residence's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Providence Point Healthcare Residence 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Providence Point Healthcare Residence get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 2, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Providence Point Healthcare Residence been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,575 in the last three years.
- Does Providence Point Healthcare Residence accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Providence Point Healthcare Residence?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers. Legal business name: BAPTIST HOMES SOCIETY.
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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