Friendship Village of South Hi
1290 Boyce Road · Pittsburgh, PA · 15241 · 7249413100
89 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lifespace Communities Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
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.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025
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.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C December 2, 2025
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.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 2, 2025
Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 2, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C December 2, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
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.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C October 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 12, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395688 · certified since January 29, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.