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John J Kane Regional Center-Ro

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

110 Mcintyre Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237240 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.9/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

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

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (21 vs median 8.0)
  • High staff turnover (59%)

Below average in PA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $90,344 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Given the recent, severe reports regarding sanitation and medical oversight, we strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit to observe the environment firsthand. While some residents enjoy the active social calendar, the consistency of care appears to have declined significantly in the last two years.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
John J Kane Regional Center-Ro receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting severe concerns regarding cleanliness, staff responsiveness, and patient safety. While some long-term family members praise the variety of activities and outings, recent visitors report horrific odors, unprofessional staff, and critical failures in medical monitoring and supervision.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food2.0Staff3.0Clean2.0Activities9.0Meds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Active social calendar and outings
  • Some dedicated and caring individual staff members
  • Cleanliness of specific rooms (reported by some)

Concerns

  • Poor staff responsiveness and unprofessional behavior (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medical monitoring and supervision (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary conditions and persistent odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(2)4.32017(3)1.02023(1)5.02024(2)2.22025(5)1.82026(5)

Distribution · 18 analyzed

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4
2
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2
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7

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the high volume of social activities mentioned, how do you ensure residents are consistently engaged and supported during these outings?
  • 2With recent feedback regarding staff responsiveness, what specific protocols are in place to ensure call lights are answered promptly and resident needs are addressed in a timely manner?
  • 3How does your nursing team coordinate with families to ensure consistent medical monitoring and clear communication regarding changes in a resident's health status?
  • 4What steps are being taken to address concerns regarding facility-wide cleanliness and odor management to ensure a comfortable living environment for all residents?
  • 5Since staffing levels are a noted strength, how are you leveraging that high staff-to-resident ratio to improve the quality of daily care and professional interactions?
  • 6Can you walk me through your current medication management process and how you ensure accuracy and safety for residents with complex health needs?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

She's been taken to 3 pirates games and 2 restaurant outings in 1 year; there's plenty of activities daily; there's a library she utilizes; and the staff works hard taking good care of the patients.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Absolutely DISGUSTING,the smells are horrific! Literally was gagging under my mask. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here.

Visitor · 2026☆☆☆☆

He has to ask for breathing treatments all the time they're not very good at monitoring his oxygen levels...

Rehab patient's spouse · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 14 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.92hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.90hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
62%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
49%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.6%
Better than Avg
Here
99.6%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Allegheny
87.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Allegheny
7.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Better than Avg
Here
10.4%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Allegheny
16.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.0%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Allegheny
25.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Allegheny
91.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.8%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Allegheny
15.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.0%
Better than Avg
Here
95.0%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Allegheny
66.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility78.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
78.5%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Allegheny
70.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.0%
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

28deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (10.1)
27 complaint-triggered
$90,344 in fines

John J Kane Regional Center has a concerning pattern of complaint-triggered deficiencies (20 out of 71 total), indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The facility shows persistent problems with accident prevention and safety supervision, abuse and neglect protection, and medication management that recur across multiple surveys and complaints. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of complaints and recurring safety issues in core care areas suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Apr 22, 2026Complaint
7
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.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Dec 11, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Aug 6, 2025Complaint
1
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Jul 7, 2025Complaint
2
0600Actual 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.

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Apr 11, 2025Routine
17
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0835Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0944Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Apr 11, 2025Complaint
2
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 11, 2025

$64,360

Payment Denial

Apr 11, 2025

6-day denial

Fine

Jun 28, 2024

$25,984

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

John J Kane Regional Center-Ro

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Biondo, DennisOfficer / DirectorMckain, WilliamOfficer / DirectorBiondo, DennisManagerMulroy, KevinManagerPolinak, DavidManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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