SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER
7060 HIGHLAND DRIVE
PITTSBURGH PA 15206
Phone: 4126656706
Abuse icon Government - State
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Pennsylvania average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Pittsburgh average: 0.8 star higher (2.2), above average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 236 |
| Average residents per day | 175.4 |
| Occupancy | 74% |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| County | Allegheny |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2009-01-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 39A438 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 8 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.06 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.27 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.8% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $245,564 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 5, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER have?
CMS certifies 236 beds; the facility reports an average of 175.4 residents per day (about 74% occupancy).
Does SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $245,564 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.