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BURGH CARE CENTER

909 WEST STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221
Score: 23 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 23/100, Burgh 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 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, Burgh Care 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 97 deficiencies at Burgh Care Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.01 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

97
Total Deficiencies
Jan 28, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 93 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 28, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0840 Severity D
    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to
    Dec 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0844 Severity D
    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0917 Severity D
    Make 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 tha
    May 21, 2025 · Environmental 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 6.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 23.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.7% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 1.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $402,762

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
126
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
49