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.
August 5, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 5, 2024
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 September 20, 2024.
August 5, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 5, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 5, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Tag F0621Treat residents equally regarding transfer, discharge, and provision of services for all residents, regardless of payment source.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
February 13, 2024
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 1, 2024.
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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