Nursing home report
PITTSBURGH, PA · Medicare-certified · 236 beds
Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh has an overall 3 out of 5 stars. Its staffing is rated 5 out of 5 and reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (4.27 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but its health inspection rating is lower at 2 out of 5, and there was a recent abuse citation; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2707 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2707.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to give an adequate reason and proper information when transferring or discharging a resident. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 622 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $245,564 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 28, 2023
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
