For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI

1290 BOYCE ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

3.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
89 Certified Beds
72 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 4.38%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 8%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 1.03%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 22.8%

Lower is better

How FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI Compares

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI is a 89-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.

Among the 26 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pittsburgh, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (55% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (68% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI with other nursing homes in Pittsburgh.

What keeps FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI's quality measures rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.0% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI's rating advantage in Pittsburgh?

Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 26 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh sits in Allegheny County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
230,745 (18.9%)
Median age
40.8 years
Median household income
$62,320
Median home value
$161,600

Demographics for Allegheny County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pittsburgh.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 395688
County Allegheny
Total Beds 89
Occupied Beds 78
Occupancy Rate 88%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

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Location

1290 BOYCE ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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