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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
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.
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.
Doctors at Burgh Care Center
3 affiliated physicians
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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 ·