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John J Kane Regional Center-Sc
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
300 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
300 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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The deeper story, beautifully organized. Available records, historical context, and questions worth asking.
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The Essentials
Across 6 inspections from September 2024 to September 2026, state surveyors documented 21 findings at John J Kane Regional Center-Sc; 9 have a recorded correction and 12 await one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
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.
10 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)
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)
5 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.
F567 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F568 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F600 was cited in September 2024 and January 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious was level G (actual harm). The January 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F656 was cited in September 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F676 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F689 was cited in September 2024, July 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious was level G (actual harm). The January 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F698 was cited in September 2026. This citation covers care for residents who need dialysis. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F730 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The most serious was level C (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F941 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F944 was cited in September 2024 and September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F946 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide training in compliance and ethics. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
F949 was cited in September 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. The most serious was level B (potential for minimal harm). The September 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What changed after F567 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F567: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F568 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F568: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level F. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G. The January 16, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F676 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F676: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
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. The January 16, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How is dialysis care coordinated, and who monitors residents before and after treatment?
Dialysis Care: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level D. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F730 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F730: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level C. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F941 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F941: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F944 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F944: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level B. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F946 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Provide training in compliance and ethics: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
What changed after F949 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F949: cited in one inspections, most seriously at level B. The September 3, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 26, 2024; anything earlier is not in it.
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 Sep 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jul 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jan 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Jun 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Pennsylvania state survey agency
Inspection Sep 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395617
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowSeptember 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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