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Burgh Care Center
909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Special Focus Facility candidate
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Burgh Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, certified for 126 beds and caring for about 70 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 120 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (39, 54, 27 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 95.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $347K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 51.4%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
120health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles5 at actual harm or worse
$347Kfines listed by CMS4 penalties in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
56%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)70 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allegheny Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 120 | 42 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 95.2 | 45.2 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.4% | 50.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $347,202 | $7,656 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (52 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2026, 5 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 G ×2 D ×67 E ×33 F ×12 C ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0575 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0579 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | C | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0844 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 28 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | G | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | J | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 5 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0572 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Jun 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 24 May 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 2 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2025 | Payment denial | — | 20 days |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Fine | $175,400 | |
| 24 May 2024 | Fine | $168,384 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.4%, RNs 61.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.1% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pennwood Operating Llc. Chain: Wecare Centers (13 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennwood Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/01/2023 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| 909 W Street Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| 909 West Street Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Allegheny County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia At the Cedars | Monroeville | 59 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 15.3 | — | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Concordia of the South Hills | Pittsburgh | 46 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8.7 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Harmony Physical Rehabilitation | Monroeville | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Providence Point Healthcare Residence | Pittsburgh | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 35.7 | $14K | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital Tcu | Pittsburgh | 20 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | — | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Concordia At Rebecca Residence | Allison Park | 60 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lgar Health and Rehabilitation | Turtle Creek | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Longwood At Oakmont | Verona | 44 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 65.9 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
All 52 facilities in Allegheny County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Burgh Care Center been cited for?
120 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Burgh Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $347K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Burgh Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Burgh Care Center?
It is part of the Wecare Centers chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pennwood Holdings LLC and Wecare HCC LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Burgh Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.