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Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh, PA: 4 star rating, fined $245,564 across 1 fine

Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, PA is run by Legal Business Name Not Available, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $245,564 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 38 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 19, 2026, and 5 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
5 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
236
Residents per day
183 on average
Ownership type
Government, State
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Abuse icon
CMS shows an abuse icon on Care Compare
Fines
$245,564 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
38, of which 5 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 19, 2026
CMS Certification Number
39A438
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
November 28, 2023Fine$245,564Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 19, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceJuly 17, 2026data.cms.gov
August 19, 2026F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceJuly 17, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F693Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
May 15, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2026data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceAugust 14, 2025data.cms.gov
September 26, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncomplianceAugust 14, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F625Notify 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F622Not 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F585Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
April 25, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 4, 2025data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F688Provide 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
May 10, 2024F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 18, 2024data.cms.gov
January 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedFebruary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
January 6, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
January 6, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 28, 2023F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2024data.cms.gov
November 28, 2023F585Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2024data.cms.gov
November 28, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2024data.cms.gov

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