Heritage Care Center
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395732) · 143 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (412) 422-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Heritage Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
Heritage Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS has designated it an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has shown a pattern of persistent underperformance and faces increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Heritage Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, certified since June 1987. It is licensed for 143 beds and reports an average of 107.4 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Care Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Reported nurse staffing totals 2.95965 hours per resident per day, with 0.64448 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS has designated Heritage Care Center as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, a designation reserved for facilities CMS identifies as having a pattern of persistent underperformance in inspections; such facilities are subject to increased inspection frequency. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Heritage Care Center is part of the Wecare Centers chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 60.2% and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program due to a pattern of persistent underperformance.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 143 beds and reports an average of 107.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Wecare Centers chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 9, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Care Center scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively on these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 4124225100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4124225100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395732?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.