Little Sisters of the Poor
1028 Benton Avenue · Pittsburgh, PA · 15212 · 4123071100
48 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $68,396 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$68,396 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $68,396 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G November 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 27, 2024
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 January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 27, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
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 January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 22, 2026 | Fine | $12,670 |
| January 22, 2026 | Fine | $14,015 |
| April 16, 2025 | Fine | $25,672 |
| November 27, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396116 · certified since January 11, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.