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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
About John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania residents who need expert medical care during recovery. Our team focuses on helping patients regain strength and independence through personalized treatment plans and compassionate support.
Community at a glance
Capacity
255 residents
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
955 RIVERMONT DRIVE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15207
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags John J Kane Regional Center-Gl for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2026, state inspectors cited 15 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 49 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.
Medicare has not fined John J Kane Regional Center-Gl in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 2 hours 49 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 38 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 56%Above the Pennsylvania average |
Inspections
24 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
July 29, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
July 9, 2026 · Standard inspection · 9 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 28, 2026Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 13, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 13, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 13, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 13, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 13, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 13, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 13, 2026Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Aug 13, 2026
May 26, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 24, 2026Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 24, 2026
April 6, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2026
November 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 29, 2025Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 29, 2025
June 6, 2025 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 29, 2025Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Jul 29, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 29, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 29, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 29, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 29, 2025
July 26, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 4, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 4, 2024Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)AdministrationCorrected Sep 4, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- County of Allegheny
- Medicare-certified beds
- 255
- Average residents per day
- 219
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 15, 1984
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 395643
Location
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955 RIVERMONT DRIVEPittsburgh, PA 15207
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Questions about John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
How did John J Kane Regional Center-Gl do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on July 9, 2026 and cited 15 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at John J Kane Regional Center-Gl?+
Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 49 minutes with each resident per day, including 38 minutes from registered nurses. 56% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has John J Kane Regional Center-Gl been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against John J Kane Regional Center-Gl in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.