Southwestern Veterans Center
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CCN 39A438 · Government (State) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Southwestern Veterans Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 236 certified beds, 175 residents a day on average. 36 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $245,564.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.27069 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.43239 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.69619 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% (registered nurses 26.8%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-05-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-18 |
| 2025-09-26 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-09-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-08-14 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0699 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-04 |
| 2024-05-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-10 complaint survey |
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0573 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-10 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-05-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-01-06 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-06 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-06 complaint survey |
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0835 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-05 |
| 2023-11-28 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0585 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-11-28 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-11-28 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | Fine | $245,564 |
Who owns and runs it
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CMS lists no ownership for this facility.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Allegheny County.