ElderGrade
C

56.6/100

Average

John J Kane Regional Center-Gl

955 Rivermont Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

CMS 2/5 stars #26 of 52 in Allegheny County (412) 422-6800
Certified beds
255
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

21.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.63 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 56% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.63 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.50 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 56.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

G May 26, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

E May 26, 2026 F0919 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Apr 6, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Nov 25, 2025 F0604 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 25, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 6, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 6, 2025 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 6, 2025 F0940

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HERRING, RASONIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DROPPA, MELANIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCKAIN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BARCIC, MELISSA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DROPPA, MELANIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HERRING, RASONIA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUTTER, RONDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BARCIC, MELISSA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
DROPPA, MELANIE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HERRING, RASONIA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HUTTER, RONDA Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about John J Kane Regional Center-Gl

What is the ElderGrade for John J Kane Regional Center-Gl? +

John J Kane Regional Center-Gl holds an ElderGrade of C (56.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at John J Kane Regional Center-Gl? +

Residents receive an average of 2.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has John J Kane Regional Center-Gl been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 18 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does John J Kane Regional Center-Gl accept Medicaid? +

Yes, John J Kane Regional Center-Gl is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.