Friendship Village Of South Hi
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395688) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (724) 941-3100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Friendship Village Of South Hi has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Friendship Village Of South Hi reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Friendship Village Of South Hi has no federal fines on record and no payment denials listed by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Friendship Village Of South Hi is a 89-bed skilled nursing facility in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 78.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 29, 1985, and is operated under for-profit corporate ownership. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 2.97 for Pennsylvania. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, and there are no payment denials listed.
Friendship Village Of South Hi is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which includes 15 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as reported at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 89 beds and has an average of 78.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lifespace Communities chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 29, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7249413100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7249413100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395688?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.