The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: H
Nursing home report
SOUTHWESTERN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA · Medicare-certified · 118 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star health inspection rating. It reports 3.11 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has no fines in the last 24 months, and was cited for treatment, pressure ulcer care, and resident protection from abuse and neglect.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1133 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 24, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1133.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 1.74
- Weekend nursing
- 2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 65%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.7%22.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%1.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.6%6.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%3.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%8.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.1%15.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%1.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%20.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.7%37.7%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—14.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.3%98%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $60,520 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $60,520 in total fines.
- $60,520
Federal fine
Jun 13, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 30, 2021
Now operated by Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, previously Southwestern Nursing Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE GROUP · 13 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 77.7 residents on an average day (66% of 118 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.