Worth Considering
4
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4 of 26 nursing homes in Pittsburgh (15%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
4 recommended · 5 caution · 17 avoid · data
City Average
2.2
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
3,718
across 26 facilities
High Risk Facilities
17
13 Grade F
$1,811,028 in combined fines
Zero Fines
11
/26
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 4?
The nursing home market in Pittsburgh is strong, with 26 facilities and 15% recommended options. Families should be aware that while Concordia of the South Hills stands out with a 5-star rating, 17 facilities have incurred a total of $1,790,007 in fines, warranting careful consideration.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS (93) — Concordia of the South Hills shines with a stellar Trust Score of 93/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, offering a safe and nurturing environment with no fines and an impressive Grade A.
- 2 UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL TCU (93) — UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital TCU stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and an exceptional CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility emphasizes patient care and community support, maintaining an A grade and a clean record with zero fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 3 FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI (85) — Friendship Village of South Hi offers a solid Trust Score of 85/100 and an impressive CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B+ and no fines, it provides a well-rounded experience in a for-profit environment with 89 beds.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 4 Vincentian Home (70) — Vincentian Home, with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, focuses on providing quality care in a non-profit setting. Though it holds a Grade B, it maintains a zero fine record and offers a supportive community for its 106 residents.
The other 22 Pittsburgh facilities didn't qualify — 17 carry Grade D or F ratings and 15 have fines totaling $1.8M.
Recommended
Concordia of the South Hills shines with a stellar Trust Score of 93/100 and an excellent CMS 5★ rating. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community well-being, offering a safe and nurturing environment with no fines and an impressive Grade A.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital TCU stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and an exceptional CMS 5★ rating. This non-profit facility emphasizes patient care and community support, maintaining an A grade and a clean record with zero fines.
Friendship Village of South Hi offers a solid Trust Score of 85/100 and an impressive CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With a Grade B+ and no fines, it provides a well-rounded experience in a for-profit environment with 89 beds.
Vincentian Home, with a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, focuses on providing quality care in a non-profit setting. Though it holds a Grade B, it maintains a zero fine record and offers a supportive community for its 106 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Pittsburgh Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.2 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 22?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 13 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 15 Have fines totaling $1,811,028
- Low-scoring facilities
- 8 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 5 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Pittsburgh Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Pittsburgh's city average is 2.2 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
15 of 26 Pittsburgh facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Pittsburgh avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Pittsburgh facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA are recommended?
4 of 26 nursing homes in Pittsburgh (15%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Pittsburgh "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Pittsburgh?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.