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LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

1028 BENTON AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Score: 32 / 100

With a score of 32/100, Little Sisters Of The Poor ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Little Sisters Of The Poor provides above-average staffing with 5.86 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 54 deficiencies at Little Sisters Of The Poor, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.86 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.47 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.05 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.96 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.87 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

54
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0941 Severity E
    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0944 Severity E
    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0946 Severity E
    Provide training in compliance and ethics.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0949 Severity E
    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 8.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.2% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $50,347

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -5 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
48
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 26, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
34