1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
The Little Sisters serve the needs of the elderly poor at Sts. Peter and Paul Home. Located in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood, many refer to the Home as the hidden jewel of the North Side because of the serenity surrounding our property.
Photos via facility website.
Typically 91% full (44 of 48 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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Little Sisters of the Poor is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Pittsburgh, PA, with 48 certified beds and an average of about 44 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $68,396 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
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 |
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 (46 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Fine | $12,670 |
| 2026-01-22 | Fine | $14,015 |
| 2025-04-16 | Fine | $25,672 |
| 2024-11-27 | Fine | $16,039 |
1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityLittle Sisters of the Poor 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 Little Sisters of the Poor 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 5.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Little Sisters of the Poor has 46 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-22). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 91% full (44 of 48 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Little Sisters of the Poor in Pittsburgh, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 48 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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