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BURGH CARE CENTER

909 WEST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221 · CCN 395883

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Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$402,762

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

5

Payment denials

1

Chain

Chain

WECARE CENTERS

Facilities in chain

13

Chain avg overall

1.90 / 5

Inspection citations (97)4 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

1. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2026-01-29 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0844Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.2025-12-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-12

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0917Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.2025-05-22 · Health · corrected 2025-06-03

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. GF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-28 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

   Actual harm

7. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

   Actual harm

9. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. JF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Immediate jeopardy

24. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. FF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. FF0944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.2025-04-05 · Health · corrected 2025-05-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Immediate jeopardy

47. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0841Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-01 · Health · corrected 2024-10-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-11

    Immediate jeopardy

61. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0688Provide 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.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. EF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2024-01-10 · Health · corrected 2024-01-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-11-22 · Health · corrected 2023-12-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-02 · Health · corrected 2023-08-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. DF0642Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

91. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

92. KF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Immediate jeopardy

93. DF0691Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

94. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

95. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

96. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

97. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-07-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.