Little Sisters Of The Poor
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 396116) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 4 totaling $59,057
Phone: (412) 307-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little Sisters Of The Poor in Pittsburgh, PA has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Little Sisters Of The Poor reports total nurse staffing of about 5.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Little Sisters Of The Poor has 4 federal fines on record totaling $59,057.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Little Sisters Of The Poor is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 2008. The facility has 48 certified beds with an average of 45.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.26, including 1.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $59,057.00. There have been no payment denials recorded.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility's overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.26 hours per resident per day, with roughly 1.43 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 32.8%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $59,057.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; the data does not indicate it is currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 48 certified beds with an average of 45.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 11, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; here the ratings are 2, 1, 5, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4123071100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4123071100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/396116?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.