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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Southwestern Veterans Center

7060 Highland Drive · Pittsburgh, PA 15206 · 236 certified beds

4126656706

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About Southwestern Veterans Center

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Southwestern Veterans Center is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 236 beds. It is Medicare certified. Ownership records list a government body. We hold 38 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 15 May 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 4.27 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

31

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

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

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

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

30

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

31

Inspection history (38)

Records from June 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0693

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0693 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • May 15, 2026 · D

    Citation F0628

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-15 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-05-15.GOV
  • September 26, 2025 · G

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-26 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-26.GOV
  • September 26, 2025 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-26 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-26.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0622

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0622 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0625

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0623

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · E

    Citation F0585

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV
  • April 25, 2025 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-06-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-04-25.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $245,564

  • November 28, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-13692

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $245,564 against this nursing home on 2023-11-28 (Fine ID: 13692). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-11-28.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 4.27 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.46 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.46 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-014.27 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-014.27 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q14.27 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.19 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Government - State

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  1. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

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Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

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Nursing Homes

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

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Where this information came from

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NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day
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City, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code

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Southwestern Veterans Center in Pittsburgh, PA · ElderCareCosts