John J Kane Regional Center-Mc
100 Ninth Street · McKeesport, PA · 15132 · 4126758620
360 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $25,847 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $33,293 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B November 8, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C November 3, 2023
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 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 9, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $12,923 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $12,924 |
| October 12, 2023 | Fine | $7,446 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395640 · certified since January 27, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.