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SOUTHWESTERN MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania)

500 NORTH LEWIS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15122

Phone: 4124660600

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
118
Avg Residents/Day
78.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Allegheny
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health2/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityPennsylvania AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.78-0.23
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.143.90-0.75
CMS Staffing Rating1/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover67.5%44.6%-

Health Citation History

51 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-22Pharmacy 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
2026-02-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-20Resident 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
2026-02-20Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-02-20Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Nutrition 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
2025-01-24Nursing 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Freedom 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
2025-01-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Infection Control DeficienciesInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Administration DeficienciesProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Administration DeficienciesProvide training in compliance and ethics.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Administration DeficienciesProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-24Administration DeficienciesConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.H – Actual Harm
2024-06-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2024-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G – Actual Harm
2024-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2024-06-13Nutrition 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
2024-06-13Nursing 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-13Administration DeficienciesDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-13Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-13Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Administration DeficienciesConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-20Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-24Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-15Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-15Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-15Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-15Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-12-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$60,520
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-06-13Fine$60,520-

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