Friendship Village of South Hi
1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 · (724) 941-3100
For profit - Corporation · 89 certified beds
Friendship Village of South Hi has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 11 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 2, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.December 2, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.December 2, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 2, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 2, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.December 2, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.December 2, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 2, 2025 · F0575 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.December 2, 2025 · F0579 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.December 2, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.December 2, 2025 · F0944 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 31, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 2, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.76 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.81 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.01 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 89 |
| Average residents per day | 78.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Concordia of the South Hills Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Providence Point Healthcare Residence Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Whitehall Borough Post Acute Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Concordia at RP Home Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Friendship Village of South Hi on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.