Assisted living
BURGH CARE CENTER
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedPITTSBURGH, PALic. 395883
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
DENYCMS payment denial (20 days)Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $175,400Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $168,384Source: CMS Penalties
SFFSpecial Focus: SFF CandidateSource: CMS Provider Information
FINECMS fine: $3,418Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Burgh Care Center is dedicated to providing exceptional nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support health, independence, and overall well-being. The facility prioritizes open communication with families, involving them in care planning and decision-making. With a focus on personalized attention, Burgh Care Center aims to create a welcoming environment where individuals and families feel confident in their care decisions. The center fosters a community atmosphere, encouraging participation in activities and ensuring that residents receive compassionate support.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
1/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.32 total HPRDRN 0.67 · weekend 96%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
18 inspections141 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 395883
Overall: 1/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 18 inspections.
Fire safetyApr 2026 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- K-211SS D — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-291SS E — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-293SS F — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- K-324SS D — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-355SS C — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- K-372SS E — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS C — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Health surveyApr 2026 · CMS35 deficiencies
- F-575SS C — Post 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.
- F-577SS C — Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- F-579SS C — Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
- F-605SS E — Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F-607SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-620SS D — 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.
- F-628SS E — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-684SS E — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-691SS D — Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-695SS E — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-730SS E — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- F-756SS E — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-761SS D — Ensure 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.
- F-801SS F — 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.
- F-803SS E — 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.
Health surveyJan 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-584SS D — Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-840SS D — Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
- F-844SS D — Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Health surveyMay 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-917SS D — Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-658SS G — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Fire safetyApr 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- E-7SS C — Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- K-291SS C — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-345SS C — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-372SS D — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-712SS E — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS C — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Health surveyApr 2025 · CMS37 deficiencies
- F-584SS D — Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-600SS G — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-607SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-620SS D — 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.
- F-637SS D — Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-679SS E — Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- F-680SS E — Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-685SS D — Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-693SS D — Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- F-694SS D — Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- F-695SS J — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-698SS E — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- F-699SS D — Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- F-725SS E — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Health surveyMar 2025 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-660SS D — Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-712SS D — Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
- F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F-841SS F — Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Health surveyOct 2024 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-572SS D — Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
- F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-760SS D — Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Health surveyAug 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-600SS D — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-607SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-660SS D — Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- F-689SS K — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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Write a reviewOperated by WECARE CENTERS (privately held) since 1992.
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