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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Burgh Care Center

909 West Street · Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · 126 certified beds

4127233662

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

101

Inspection history (120)

  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0942

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0947

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · C

    Citation F0579

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0579 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · D

    Citation F0887

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0887 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0941

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0941 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · D

    Citation F0908

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · F

    Citation F0801

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0946

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0946 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide training in compliance and ethics. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0943

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0943 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • April 10, 2026 · E

    Citation F0949

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-10 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-10.GOV
  • January 29, 2026 · D

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-29 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-29.GOV
  • December 4, 2025 · D

    Citation F0844

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0844 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-04.GOV
  • December 4, 2025 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-04.GOV
  • December 4, 2025 · D

    Citation F0840

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0840 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-04.GOV
  • May 22, 2025 · D

    Citation F0917

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-22 under CMS tag F0917 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-22.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $347,202

Staffing

Latest: 3.32 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.32 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.32 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Wecare Centers

Chain ID 705 · 13 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.9
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.6

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Pennwood Holdings LLC

    parent · PAC 4981048865

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical PA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · PA$12,006/mo
See full PA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · PA$11,954/mo
See full PA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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