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Southwestern Veterans Center
7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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.
Southwestern Veterans Center is a Government, state nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, certified for 236 beds and caring for about 175 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 16, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $246K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Allegheny Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 42 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.3 | 45.2 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 50.0% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $245,564 | $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: 15 May 2026, 25 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×24 E ×9
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 15 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 6 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Jan 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Jan 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | Fine | $245,564 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.8%, RNs 26.8%; 0 administrators 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 | 13.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.0% | 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 | 10.7% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Southwestern Veterans Center been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Southwestern Veterans Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $246K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Southwestern Veterans Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southwestern Veterans Center?
Ownership type is government, state. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Southwestern Veterans Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 May 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.