Little Sisters of the Poor

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

CMS overall rating 2/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number396116
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1028 Benton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Allegheny County
Phone
(412) 307-1100
ZIP code
15212 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
48
Residents per day
45.1 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania
Medicare certified since
January 11, 2008
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.26 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.43 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.24 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.59 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.56 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.8 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 22, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
46 health · 14 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-22 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2026-01-22 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 2026-03-05
2026-01-22 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2025-12-03 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-12-03 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-12-03 Provide training in compliance and ethics.
F0946 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-12-03 Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
F0949 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-12-03 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 2025-10-06
2025-12-03 Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-05-21 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 2025-06-13
2025-05-21 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-13
2025-04-16 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2025-04-16 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-16
2024-11-27 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Provide training in compliance and ethics.
F0946 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
F0949 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2024-11-27 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-24
2023-12-08 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12

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

4 penalties in the last three years, including $59,057 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-22Fine$9,110
2026-01-22Fine$8,236
2025-04-16Fine$25,672
2024-11-27Fine$16,039

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Maguire, Loraine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrd, Danielle (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
George, Jansi (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Maguire, Loraine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rowley, Mary (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Byrd, Danielle (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
George, Jansi (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Little Sisters of the Poor of the State of Pennsylvania (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Maguire, Loraine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rowley, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Little Sisters of the Poor?

Little Sisters of the Poor has a 2-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 Little Sisters of the Poor have?

It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.

Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $59,057 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Little Sisters of the Poor?

(412) 307-1100. The facility is located at 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

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