nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA
Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 · (412) 278-1300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Concordia of the South Hills at a glance
Concordia of the South Hills is a 46-bed non-profit nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 31, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 37.5% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 46
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries
- Medicare-certified since
- March 26, 2004
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Allegheny County
- CMS Certification Number
- 396089
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.55 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.22 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.58 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.09 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 1 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 46 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.1% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 22.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 18.2% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.2% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.1% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
| April 18, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONCORDIA CARE NETWORK Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2022 |
| EMERT, LORI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| ERLANGER, DANIEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/19/2009 |
| FALBO, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| FRNDAK, KEITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| FRNDAK-SUDER, KAY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2011 |
| HORTERT, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2016 |
| EMERT, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FALBO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| FRNDAK, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| FRNDAK-SUDER, KAY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2011 |
| GRIMENSTEIN, EDWARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| HORTERT, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| RICCI, PHIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| SULLIVAN, MELISSA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| WOLF, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| FALBO, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| FRNDAK, KEITH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/26/2009 |
| HORTERT, BRIAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2016 |
| FRNDAK-SUDER, KAY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Concordia of the South Hills's rating?
Concordia of the South Hills has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Concordia of the South Hills receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Concordia of the South Hills accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Concordia of the South Hills?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Concordia Lutheran Ministries. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Concordia of the South Hills and how do I contact it?
Concordia of the South Hills is at 1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. Phone: (412) 278-1300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.