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Canterbury Place

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

310 Fisk Street, Lawrenceville · Pittsburgh, PA 15201115 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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4/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (17 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (57%)

Bottom 25% in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Worst in UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES chain · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The facility has 17 deficiencies, which is above the state average. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.24hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.06hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

4

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility73.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
73.3%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Allegheny
88.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.0%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Allegheny
17.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Allegheny
15.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Allegheny
16.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.9%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Allegheny
25.7%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
11.9%
US
5.3%
PA
6.4%
Allegheny
6.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.7%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Allegheny
66.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
77.1%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Allegheny
70.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
3.2%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Allegheny
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

17deficiencies
Well above state avg (10.1)
7 complaint-triggered

Canterbury Place has concerning patterns with families filing 7 complaints triggering federal inspections, revealing recurring issues in patient care, respiratory treatment, and abuse prevention. The facility repeatedly struggles with providing appropriate treatment according to doctor's orders, respiratory care safety, and protecting residents from abuse and neglect. While all 35 deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent complaints and recurring problems in critical care areas warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Jan 16, 2026Routine
14
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0849Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0868Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 22, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jun 3, 2025Complaint
2
0695Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Apr 30, 2025Complaint
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Jan 10, 2025Routine
13
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0698Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0943Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Canterbury Place

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Upmc Senior Communities

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 7 of 8 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Upmc Senior Communities INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Upmc

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Beckwith III, GeorgeManaging Control - Governing BodyBlum, EvaManaging Control - Governing BodyBorgo, AngelaManaging Control - Governing BodyCaplan, DebraManaging Control - Governing BodyCestello, LouisManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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