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SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER

7060 HIGHLAND DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Score: 38 / 100

With a score of 38/100, Southwestern Veterans 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.

Southwestern Veterans Center provides above-average staffing with 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Southwestern Veterans Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.70 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.42 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.38 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.97 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.02 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Sep 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Apr 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0622 Severity E
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is tr
    Apr 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 24, 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 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $245,564

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 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: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
236
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18