Burgh Care Center

909 West Street · Pittsburgh, PA · 15221 · 4127233662

126 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Wecare Centers

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $175,400 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.

3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

$175,400 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 13
Serious harm & abuse 20% 60
Staffing 20% 65
Federal penalties 15% 7
Trend 10% 84
Context 5% 10

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.323.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.670.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.17≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year53%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $347,202

Inspection citations (120 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F April 10, 2026

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F April 10, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 13, 2025Fine$175,400
March 13, 2025Payment Denial20 days
May 24, 2024Fine$168,384
February 6, 2024Fine$3,418

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395883 · certified since November 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.