1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 · Allegheny County
Discover vibrant retirement living at Friendship Village of South Hills in Pittsburgh, PA, offering exceptional amenities and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Typically 88% full (78 of 89 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Friendship Village of South Hi is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Pittsburgh, PA, with 89 certified beds and an average of about 78 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lifespace Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.75 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.9%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,910–$13,830/mo (median $12,030) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,820–$7,520/mo (median $5,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pittsburgh prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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, compar…
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityFriendship Village of South Hi does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pittsburgh, PA area typically runs $10,910–$13,830 per month (median $12,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Friendship Village of South Hi 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.75 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Friendship Village of South Hi has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 88% full (78 of 89 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Friendship Village of South Hi in Pittsburgh, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 89 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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