John J Kane Regional Center-Sc
300 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 · (412) 429-3020
Government - County · 311 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
John J Kane Regional Center-Sc has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2024, found 5 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much 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 September 26, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 26, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.September 26, 2024 · F0943 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.September 26, 2024 · F0944 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- 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.June 16, 2026 · F0836 · 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.January 16, 2026 · 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.January 16, 2026 · F0689 · 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.July 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.July 17, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
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 | 3.52 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 311 |
| Average residents per day | 223.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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
- Friendship Village of South Hi Pittsburgh · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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