HERITAGE CARE CENTER
5701 PHILLIPS AVENUE
PITTSBURGH PA 15217
Phone: 4124225100
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 | 143 |
| Average residents per day | 107.4 |
| Occupancy | 75% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | WECARE CENTERS (13 facilities) |
| County | Allegheny |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1987-06-09 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395732 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 35 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.92 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.96 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is HERITAGE CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does HERITAGE CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 143 beds; the facility reports an average of 107.4 residents per day (about 75% occupancy).
Does HERITAGE CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has HERITAGE 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.