Concordia of the South Hills
1300 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
Concordia of the South Hills is a nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 31, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since April 18, 20244 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 4, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on April 18, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 18, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0915. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (412) 278-1300
- Last standard health inspection
- March 31, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 46
- Residents per day, on average
- 45.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries of Pittsburgh
- Chain
- Concordia Lutheran Ministries
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (4 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CONCORDIA CARE NETWORK5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 09/01/2022
- FRNDAK-SUDER, KAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2011
Questions
When was Concordia of the South Hills last inspected?
CMS lists March 31, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Concordia of the South Hills have?
CMS lists 4 health citations since April 18, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Concordia of the South Hills been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Concordia of the South Hills?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Concordia of the South Hills a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.