BURGH CARE CENTER
909 WEST STREET
PITTSBURGH PA 15221
Phone: 4127233662
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Pittsburgh average: 1.2 star lower (2.2), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 70.0 |
| Occupancy | 56% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | WECARE CENTERS (13 facilities) |
| County | Allegheny |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1992-11-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395883 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 43 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.98 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.39 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 61.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 4 |
| Fines (total value) | $374,580 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is BURGH CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does BURGH CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 126 beds; the facility reports an average of 70.0 residents per day (about 56% occupancy).
Does BURGH CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $374,580 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has BURGH CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.