Nursing Homes · Pittsburgh, PA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Heritage Care Center
5701 Phillips Avenue · Pittsburgh, PA 15217 · 143 certified beds
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About Heritage Care Center
Heritage Care Center is a nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its capacity is 143 beds, above the Allegheny County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Wecare Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 115 citations, the most recent on May 5, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.23 hours per resident per day. It is one of 28 nursing homes listed in Pittsburgh. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (115)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0575Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
November 21, 2025
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 13, 2026.
September 10, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 8, 2025.
August 18, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2025.
August 18, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2025.
August 18, 2025
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 27, 2025.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.23 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.12 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Wecare Centers, a chain of 13 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.9 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Pennsylvania.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Pittsburgh.
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