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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home

Burgh Care Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

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At a glance

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Burgh Care Center is a 126-bed nursing home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $374,580 in the past three years.

Certified beds
126
Residents per day (average)
70.0
Certified since
1992 (34 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Wecare Centers (13 homes)CMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Burgh Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $374,580 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. CMS counts 43 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 10, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Pennsylvania average is 10.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.1% 16.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.8% 6.2% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2% 0.7% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.8% 10.8% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.1% 87.5% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.4% 17.0% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.9% 20.0% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 72.0% 93.5% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.6% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.1% 25.5% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.1% 17.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.62 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.18 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 72.8% 70.0% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 1.4% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 22.2% 68.7% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 22.5% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 9.5% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 122 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 33 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 9, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 10, 2026438
Apr 5, 2025518
May 24, 2024285

Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (122)

  1. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2026)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure 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.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  10. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  16. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Not 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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026)

Showing the 30 most recent of 122.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Apr 15, 2026Fine$27,378
Mar 13, 2025Fine$175,400
Mar 13, 2025Payment Denial20 days
May 24, 2024Fine$168,384
Feb 6, 2024Fine$3,418

Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Pennsylvania

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Burgh Care Center?

Burgh Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.

How many beds does Burgh Care Center have?

Burgh Care Center has 126 certified beds. It averages 70.0 residents per day, about 55.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Burgh Care Center?

The home reports 3.39 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.78 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.

Has Burgh Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $374,580 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.

Does Burgh Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395883. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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