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Health Inspection

Friendship Village Of South Hi

December 2, 2025 · Pittsburgh, PA · 1290 Boyce Road
Citations 11
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 89
Provider ID 395688
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Friendship Village Of South Hi
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Inspection Summary

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA — inspection on December 2, 2025.

Found 11 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0575
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0575 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post 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.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0579 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Past Non-Compliance.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-21.

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Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0604 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

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Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Federal health inspectors cited FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI in PITTSBURGH, PA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0944 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-12-02.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 11 deficiencies cited during this inspection of FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-04.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PITTSBURGH, PA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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