John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

300 Kane Boulevard · Pittsburgh, PA · 15243 · 4124293020

311 certified beds Government - County

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

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.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 53
Serious harm & abuse 20% 58
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.593.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.610.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.40≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (12 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected July 28, 2025 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G September 26, 2024

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G September 26, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • No harm found · B September 26, 2024

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Corrected November 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • No harm found · B September 26, 2024

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Corrected November 4, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected November 25, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395617 · certified since December 9, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.