Southwestern Veterans Center
7060 Highland Drive · Pittsburgh, PA · 15206 · 4126656706
236 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $245,564 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Notify 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.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 10, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide 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.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 28, 2023 | Fine | $245,564 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 39A438 · certified since January 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.