John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Abuse citation Government - County

CMS certification number395617
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

300 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Allegheny County
Phone
(412) 429-3020
ZIP code
15243 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
311
Residents per day
223.7 (72% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Legal name
County of Allegheny
Medicare certified since
December 9, 1983
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.52 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.62 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.86 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.03 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.3 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
28.6 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
September 26, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 13 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-16 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-01-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2026-01-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-07-17 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-28
2025-07-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-28
2024-09-26 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2024-09-26 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-04
2023-09-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-31
2023-09-28 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-31
2022-10-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Biondo, Dennis (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McKain, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Biondo, Dennis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Polinak, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wernicki, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Biondo, Dennis (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Polinak, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Wernicki, Robert (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of John J Kane Regional Center-Sc?

John J Kane Regional Center-Sc has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does John J Kane Regional Center-Sc have?

It has 311 certified beds and cares for about 224 residents per day.

Has John J Kane Regional Center-Sc been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of John J Kane Regional Center-Sc?

(412) 429-3020. The facility is located at 300 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.