909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · Allegheny County
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Typically 55% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Burgh Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Pittsburgh, PA, with 126 certified beds and an average of about 69 residents per day. It operates as part of the Wecare Centers network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.32 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 39 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $347,202 in the recent record. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,910–$13,830/mo (median $12,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pittsburgh prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (120 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Fine | $175,400 |
| 2025-03-13 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-05-24 | Fine | $168,384 |
| 2024-02-06 | Fine | $3,418 |
909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityBurgh Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pittsburgh, PA area typically runs $10,910–$13,830 per month (median $12,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Burgh Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Burgh Care Center has 120 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 55% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Burgh Care Center in Pittsburgh, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 126 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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