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John J Kane Regional Center-Sc

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

300 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-PA-395617-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Record Period
2024–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

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.

Inspections
6
2024–2026, standard and complaint
Findings
21
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
9
Of 21 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024: 5 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 2520241 inspection2025: 3 findings across 2 inspections320252 inspections2026: 13 findings across 3 inspections132026*3 inspections2024: 5 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 2520241 insp.2025: 3 findings across 2 inspections320252 insp.2026: 13 findings across 3 inspections132026*3 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024152
2025230
20263130

What the Record Shows

  • 9 of 21 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, September 3, 2026, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    10 findings

    • F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level CPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F946Provide training in compliance and ethics.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
    • F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.Level BPotential for minimal harmDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 10, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    1 finding

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 26, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 28, 2025
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 28, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 4, 2024
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 4, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 4, 2024
    • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Nov 4, 2024
    • F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Nov 4, 2024

    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.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation F567, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F567 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Citation F568, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F568 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F600 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Care Plans, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F656 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation F676, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F676 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F689 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Dialysis Care, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F698 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Citation F730, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F730 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Citation F941, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F941 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Citation F944, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F944 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Provide training in compliance and ethics, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F946 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Citation F949, No Recorded Correction

    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.

    242525262626F949 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    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.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    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.

  11. 11

    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.

  12. 12

    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.

  13. 13

    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.

  14. 14

    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.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Pennsylvania state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 3, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 395617

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowSeptember 26, 2024 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2024 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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