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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POORCMS #3961162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy and documentation, staff and resident interview it was determined that the facility failed to protect resident from neglect for one of three residents (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of facility policy Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment and Misappropriation of Resident Property dated November 2024 through November 2025, indicated: Neglect is the failure of the home, its employees, or service providers to provide goods and services to a Resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident R1 MDS (minimum data set periodic assessment of resident needs) dated 4/14/25, indicated diagnosis of Parkinson's disease ( a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance), bipolar disease (mental health condition causes extreme mood swings) and anxiety disorder. Review of facility documentation submitted to the state survey office dated 5/2/25, indicated Medical driver took 2 residents to AGH hospital for 2 different appointments, took one resident in hospital and went back to get Resident R1 out of the van when Medical Driver noticed he didn't have the lift up and tried to pull her back but she fell to the ground striking the left side. Resident R1 was immediately surrounded by paramedics and hospital staff and she was put into ER to be evaluated and treated. Review of facility documentation witness statement from Employee E1 Medical Driver indicated that the lift was not up and they confirmed that they failed to put the lift into the proper position. During an interview on 5/20/25, at 4:35 p.m. Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that Employee E1 Medical Driver did fail to put the lift in the appropriate position, and Resident R1 did fall from the van. During an interview on 5/20/25, at 4:40 p.m. DON was informed that the facility failed to protect Resident R1 from neglect with the van lift not being in the appropriate position and Resident R1 failing form the van. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 4 Event ID: 396116 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 396116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Little Sisters of the Poor 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600 28 Pa. Code 201.14(a) Responsibility of licensee Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 211.10 (a) (d) Resident care policies Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396116 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 396116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Little Sisters of the Poor 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0745 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, clinical record review and resident and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide medically related social services for one of three resident reviewed (Resident R1). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Resident R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Resident R1 MDS (minimum data set periodic assessment of resident needs) dated 4/14/25, indicated diagnosis of Parkinson's disease ( a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance), bipolar disease (mental health condition causes extreme mood swings) and anxiety disorder. Review of facility documentation submitted to the state survey office dated 5/2/25, indicated: Medical driver took 2 residents to AGH hospital for 2 different appointments, took one resident in hospital and went back to get Resident R1 out of the van when Medical Driver noticed he didn't have the lift up and tried to pull her back but she fell to the ground striking the left side. Resident R1 was immediately surrounded by paramedics and hospital staff and she was put into ER to be evaluated and treated. Review of facility documentation indicated a psychiatric progress note completed on 5/12/25, with the following concerns/recommendations: Background information: long standing Bipolar disorder, Hx of past hallucinations History of present psychiatric illness: 5/12/25, psych visit: 1 week ago fell out of a van when lift not in alignment . Resident keeps asking same questions and insist she hit her head though she didn't according to staff. Obsessing about incident. Interview with resident: Resident R1 would like to see a counselor again, especially now that she can't stop thinking about the fall out of van. States she talks about it with everyone and has a hard time not thinking about it. Impressions: Mood ok., but displays preoccupation with thoughts of recent fall, would like to talk with therapist about this so she can stop thinking over it again and again. Recommendations: Please obtain psychology counseling for Resident R1, especially in light of recent trauma in May 2025. During interview on 5/21/25, at 9:50 a.m. Social Service Employee E2 indicated that the facility (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396116 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 396116 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/21/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Little Sisters of the Poor 1028 Benton Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0745 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm has not had a counseling service that comes in since last year, they currently do not have a counseling appointment set up for Resident R1 and the facility failed to provided medical social services for Resident R1. 28 Pa. Code 211.10(a) Resident care policies Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 396116 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0745GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F745 - The facility must provide medically-related social services to attain or

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 21, 2025 survey of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR?

This was a inspection survey of LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR on May 21, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR on May 21, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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