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FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedPITTSBURGH, PALic. 395688
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VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (1.5)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
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About

Friendship Village of South Hills offers a vibrant senior living experience in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Residents enjoy a variety of independent living options, including spacious apartments with modern amenities. The community emphasizes a lifestyle of engagement and activity, with opportunities for hobbies and social interactions. The facility also provides a Life Care Community, ensuring support for residents as their needs change over time. With a focus on comfort and convenience, Friendship Village aims to create a welcoming environment for all its residents.

Amenities
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping & MaintenanceLaundry Services
Ambulatory Assistance & AccessibilityWheelchair Accessible Facilities
Inside AmenitiesLibrarySwimming Pool
Outside AmenitiesGarden
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
3/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.75 total HPRDRN 0.79 · weekend 90%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
7 inspections26 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 395688

Overall: 3/5 · Health: 3/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 4/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyMar 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
  • F-609SS DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS11 deficiencies
  • F-575SS CPost a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
  • F-579SS CProvide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
  • F-585SS EHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
  • F-600SS DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  • F-604SS DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
  • F-605SS DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
  • F-657SS CDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-677SS EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-761SS EEnsure 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.
  • F-944SS CConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-578SS DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  • F-623SS CProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Fire safetyOct 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
  • K-211SS EKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
  • K-345SS FHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
  • K-363SS DInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-918SS CHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyOct 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-689SS DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-880SS EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyOct 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL4 deficiencies
  • E-39SS CConduct testing and exercise requirements.
  • K-353SS EInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-911SS EMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
  • K-918SS CHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fire safetyDec 2022 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL2 deficiencies
  • K-291SS CInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
  • K-353SS EInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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Ownership

Operated by LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES (privately held) since 1985.

  1. Jul 2012
    operator transition — LIFESPACE, INC.
    5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — LIFESPACE, INC.
  2. Jul 2009
    operator transition — LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC
    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES INC
Contact

1290 BOYCE ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15241

7249413100friendshipvillagepa.com/retirement-community-upper-st-clair-pa-friendship-village/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=community
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