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Burgh Care Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

909 WEST STREET, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

126 Beds
Medicare Since 1992

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909 WEST STREET
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

About Burgh Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Burgh Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA, serving Allegheny County and the surrounding community. The facility has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 68.8 residents.

Burgh Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1992, bringing 34 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WECARE CENTERS, which provides administrative support and oversight. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds126
Avg. Residents/Day68.8
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCYes
CountyAllegheny
Affiliated Doctors3

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Burgh Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Burgh Care Center provides 3.32 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.67 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 53.2%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 60.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.17 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.67
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.32
Total Nurse Turnover Rate53.2%
RN Turnover Rate60.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.17

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Burgh Care Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 4 fines totaling $402,762, and has 5 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines4 ($402,762)
Total Penalties5

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Burgh Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Burgh Care Center?

Burgh Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Burgh Care Center have?

Burgh Care Center has 126 certified beds with an average daily census of 68.8 residents.

What type of facility is Burgh Care Center?

Burgh Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA.

How many doctors practice at Burgh Care Center?

3 physicians are affiliated with Burgh Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Burgh Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Burgh Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·