LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Little Sisters of the Poor. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
1028 BENTON AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
(412) 307-1100

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

97%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 35
  • Certified Beds: 36

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Non Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Rating Details For Little Sisters of the Poor

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 Hour50 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours6 Minutes35 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours3 Hours and 48 Minutes2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 7 Minutes1 Hour and 26 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 55 Minutes3 Hours and 41 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Pennsylvania are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityPennsylvania Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%90%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder68%63%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection1%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder3%5%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores13%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight9%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased12%18%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious23%19%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain8%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse13%17%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair1%4%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 01/21/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/07/2011

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/07/2011

Quality Care

Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2008

Resident Rights

Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 12/17/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2008
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2011
  • Correction Date: 02/07/2011

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Little Sisters of the Poor had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 01/05/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/06/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/06/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/18/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2008
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/18/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 12/28/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/18/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 12/11/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Pennsylvania Department of Health - Retrieved 2011