Southwestern Veterans Center
Pittsburgh, PA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 39A438) · 236 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $245,564
Phone: (412) 665-6706 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwestern Veterans Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Southwestern Veterans Center reports 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
Southwestern Veterans Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $245,564.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Southwestern Veterans Center is a state government-owned nursing home in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicaid. The facility has 236 certified beds and an average of 175.4 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southwestern Veterans Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $245,564.00 against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified in a recent inspection cycle. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. There is no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southwestern Veterans Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified as a Medicaid provider according to CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.43 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 45.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $245,564.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 236 certified beds with an average daily population of 175.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 2009-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4126656706 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4126656706 for scheduling and specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/39A438?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.