Friendship Village of South Hi

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number395688

Contact & location

1290 Boyce Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Allegheny County
Phone
(724) 941-3100
ZIP code
15241 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
89
Residents per day
78.9 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Lifespace Communities INC
Chain
Lifespace Communities (15 facilities, avg 4.4★)
Medicare certified since
January 29, 1985
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.76 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.81 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.01 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.43 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 2, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-31 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-12-02 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 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		 Corrected 2025-09-21
2025-12-02 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 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 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 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.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
F0579 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2025-12-02 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-04
2024-10-04 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-06
2024-10-04 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-06
2023-10-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-29
2023-10-12 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-29

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
Lifespace Communities INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Lifespace, INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Blackford, Gary (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Darkey-Hrinya, Joyce (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dutra, Ana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fields, Venita (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Jensen, Claus (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McDonough, Amy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Salamino, Jenifer (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sokeye, Jonathan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Spangler, Patrick (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Stretch, Clyde (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Yanofsky, Neal (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gorman, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Harshfield, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jantzen, Jesse (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kresse, Nikki (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pope, Erin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lifespace Communities INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Stover, Dina (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Friendship Village of South Hi?

Friendship Village of South Hi 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 Friendship Village of South Hi have?

It has 89 certified beds and cares for about 79 residents per day.

Has Friendship Village of South Hi been fined?

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

Who owns Friendship Village of South Hi?

It is part of Lifespace Communities and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Friendship Village of South Hi?

(724) 941-3100. The facility is located at 1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

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