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John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
955 Rivermont Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15207

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
955 Rivermont Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
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The Essentials
Across 7 inspections from July 2024 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 24 findings at John J Kane Regional Center-Gl; 24 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 13 | 3 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
9 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $17,665 imposed July 9, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 9, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
6 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $13,065 imposed April 6, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $36,855 imposed May 26, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 6, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F684 in July 2024, June 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in June 2025, November 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in June 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in July 2026.
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $17,665 civil money penalty was imposed July 9, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jul 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jun 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Nov 25, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Apr 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection May 26, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jul 9, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jul 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395643
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowJuly 26, 2024 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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