F

SOUTHWESTERN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

500 NORTH LEWIS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15122
Score: 12 / 100

With a score of 12/100, Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation 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 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 60 deficiencies at Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.06 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.49 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.77 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.93 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

60
Total Deficiencies
Jan 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 52 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0943 Severity E
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jan 23, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 8.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 33.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $60,520

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
118
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15