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BURGH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania)

909 WEST STREET, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15221

Phone: 4127233662

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
126
Avg Residents/Day
72.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Allegheny
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
SFF Candidate
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.850.78+0.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.583.90-0.32
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover49.3%44.6%-

Health Citation History

128 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-24Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-07-09Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-09Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Administration DeficienciesConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Administration DeficienciesProvide training in compliance and ethics.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Administration DeficienciesProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesNot 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Administration DeficienciesInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Infection Control DeficienciesEducate 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesPost a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-04-10Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Administration DeficienciesEmploy or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-04Administration DeficienciesFollow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-22Environmental DeficienciesMake sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

21 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-10Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-10Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-04-10Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-05Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-05Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-05Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-04-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-24Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-24Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$382,948
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
4
Number of Fines
5
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-04-15Fine$27,378-
2025-03-13Fine$183,768-
2025-03-13Payment Denial-20 days starting 2025-05-14
2024-05-24Fine$168,384-
2024-02-06Fine$3,418-

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