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5609 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • PennsylvaniaLowest tier among peers653 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • Allegheny CountyLowest tier among peers52 rated homes · average 2.3★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs PA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−2.3 vs PA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−0.5 vs PA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersPA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersPA avg3.3★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 20% of peersPA avg3.5★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.27hrsAbove only 14% of peersPA avg3.89Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.45hrsAbove only 16% of peersPA avg0.78Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better65%Above only 8% of peersPA avg47%RN turnover76%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 48% of peersPA avg$28,640Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
87citations
11inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 3, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJul 2023 – Sep 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Sep 3, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Jun 27, 202521 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  2. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  3. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  4. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  5. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  6. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  7. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  8. F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  9. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  11. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  12. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  14. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  15. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  16. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  17. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  18. F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  19. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  20. F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 4, 2025
  21. F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 4, 2025
Dec 26, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 15, 2025
Nov 6, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2024
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2024
  3. F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Dec 3, 2024
Oct 25, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 14, 2024
Oct 9, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2024
Jul 26, 202431 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  2. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  3. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  4. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  5. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  6. F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  7. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  8. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  9. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  11. F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  12. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  13. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  14. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  15. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  16. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  17. F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  18. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  19. F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  20. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  21. F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  22. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  23. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  24. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  25. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  26. F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  27. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  28. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  29. F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  30. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
  31. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2024
Jul 5, 20244 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  3. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
  4. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2024
Oct 19, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2023
Aug 11, 202320 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  2. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  3. F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  4. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  5. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  6. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  7. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  8. F691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  9. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  10. F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  11. F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  13. F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  14. F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  15. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  16. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  17. F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  18. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  19. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2023
  20. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Sep 25, 2023
Jul 25, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.27hrsAbove only 14% of peers−0.62 vs PA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.45hrsAbove only 16% of peers−0.33 vs PA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.90hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.92hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.01hrs
  • Pennsylvania average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better65%Above only 8% of peersPA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only76%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year2Leadership changed
  • Occupancy150 certified beds · ~134 residents a day89%Above 58% of peersPA avg 82%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $28,640PA avg in fines
Above only 48% of peersFewer fines than 48% of rated homes in Pennsylvania

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Pennsylvania facilities average 1.0 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Pacs Group254 facilities in the chain2.9★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Mark Hancock
  • Jason Murray
Operational or managerial control
  • Frederick Apt
  • Joshua Jergensen
  • John Mitchell
  • Cristine Williams
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Truist

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 395251 · 5609 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15232.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Pennsylvania and Allegheny County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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