Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
500 North Lewis Run Road · Pittsburgh, PA · 15122 · 4124660600
118 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Imperial Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $60,520 |
Inspection citations (58 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 24, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C January 24, 2025
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B January 24, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B January 24, 2025
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 24, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · C January 24, 2025
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · C January 24, 2025
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $60,520 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395742 · certified since September 22, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.