Southwestern Veterans Center
Southwestern Veterans Center is a 2-star rated nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA with 236 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 55 health violations on record. Federal fines total $71,331 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 25, 2025.
This facility has abuse citations on its federal record.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Pennsylvania public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $71,331
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Health Violations by Year
2025 13 violations
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024 9 violations
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2023 5 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2022 3 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
2021 6 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2019 4 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2018 8 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2017 7 violations
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Frequently Asked Questions About Southwestern Veterans Center
- What violations has Southwestern Veterans Center received?
- Southwestern Veterans Center has 55 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Southwestern Veterans Center?
- Southwestern Veterans Center has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Southwestern Veterans Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Southwestern Veterans Center safe?
- Safety at Southwestern Veterans Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Southwestern Veterans Center?
- Phone: (412) 665-6706. Address: 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Southwestern Veterans Center offer?
- Southwestern Veterans Center is a skilled nursing facility with 236 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Pittsburgh, PA?
- Compare Southwestern Veterans Center with other nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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