F

HERITAGE CARE CENTER

5701 PHILLIPS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Score: 30 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 30/100, Heritage Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

With 3.17 total nurse hours per resident per day, Heritage Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 111 deficiencies at Heritage Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.96 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.89 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

111
Total Deficiencies
Nov 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 110 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0806 Severity F
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Nov 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity F
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity F
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 14.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.1% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 8.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 30 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
143
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
34