SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER
7060 HIGHLAND DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206 · CCN 39A438
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 236
- Avg residents/day
- 166.2
- Phone
- 4126656706
Inspection history vs Pennsylvania & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-04-25 | 18 | 10.1 | 9.5 | +7.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-05-10 | 6 | 10.9 | 9.8 | -4.9 better |
| 3 | 2023-06-30 | 8 | 10.5 | 9.3 | -2.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.70 | 48.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.42 | 30.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.33 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $245,564
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (32)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-14
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-26 · Health · corrected 2025-08-14
Actual harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify 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.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-05-10 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-01-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-01-06 · Health · corrected 2024-02-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-11-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor 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.2023-11-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-11-28 · Health · corrected 2024-01-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-30 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in PITTSBURGH
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL TCU | ★★★★★ | 20 |
| CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS | ★★★★★ | 46 |
| Vincentian Home | ★★★★★ | 106 |
| Providence Point Healthcare Residence | ★★★★☆ | 42 |
| John J Kane Regional Center-Gl | ★★★☆☆ | 255 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.