LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR (PITTSBURGH, PA) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspection and quality ratings but 5-star staffing. It reports 5.60 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, along with $68,396 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: January 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $68,396recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.6027.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.19
Nurse aides
3.85
Weekend nursing
4.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.1%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.2%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
38.1%Steady
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,670 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,672 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,039 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $68,396 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2026
$14,015
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2026
$12,670
Federal fine
Apr 16, 2025
$25,672
Federal fine
Nov 27, 2024
$16,039
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
43.6 residents on an average day (91% of 48 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 18 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.