About Southwestern Veterans Center
Nursing home overview and details
Southwestern Veterans Center is a government-operated nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA, serving Allegheny County and the surrounding community. The facility has 236 certified beds with an average daily census of 170.1 residents.
Southwestern Veterans Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2009, bringing 17 years of experience in long-term care.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-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
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Southwestern Veterans Center has received a 2-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
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Southwestern Veterans Center provides 4.46 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.56 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.5%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 29.8%. Weekend staffing averages 3.93 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Southwestern Veterans Center has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and has received 1 fine totaling $245,564. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Southwestern Veterans Center
What is the CMS rating for Southwestern Veterans Center?
Southwestern Veterans Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Southwestern Veterans Center have?
Southwestern Veterans Center has 236 certified beds with an average daily census of 170.1 residents.
What type of facility is Southwestern Veterans Center?
Southwestern Veterans Center is a government - state nursing home serving Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA.
How many doctors practice at Southwestern Veterans Center?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Southwestern Veterans Center.
Does Southwestern Veterans Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Southwestern Veterans Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·