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Burgh Care Center

909 West Street

4(24 ratings)· Pittsburgh average: 3.9

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Quick Facts

Total units
126
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
126
Rehab focus
Short-term rehabilitation after surgery or illness

What Families Think

Burgh Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Pittsburgh with a 4.0 Google rating from 26 reviews, though no detailed reviews were provided for review here. Its description emphasizes short-term rehab after surgery, family involvement in care planning, and a clean, activity-focused environment.

The Good

  • Dedicated therapy team for short-term rehab
  • Emphasis on family involvement in care planning
  • Clean accommodations noted in description
  • Regular activities to foster community and well-being
  • Staff described as attentive and responsive

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No detailed reviews provided to verify care quality claims

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Burgh Care Center is a senior living community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews.

About Burgh Care Center

Burgh Care Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania provides nursing and rehabilitation services designed to support health, independence, and overall well-being. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation following surgery and other medical events, with a dedicated therapy team focused on helping residents regain strength and mobility.

The community prioritizes personalized attention and open communication with families and loved ones, believing that family plays an essential role in the healing process. Staff members across nursing, therapy, and administration are described as attentive and responsive to care needs and family involvement in care planning.

Burgh Care Center emphasizes creating a comfortable and engaging environment where healing can take place. The facility maintains clean accommodations and encourages residents to stay active and engaged through regular activities and programming designed to foster a sense of community and well-being.

Types of Care at Burgh Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Burgh Care Center

4overall · 24 ratings combined

4★ on Google (24)

Aaron MCclain

Jul 2026

via Google

The staff is absolutely wonderful. Clean halls! The rooms are clean and the atmosphere is so pleasant! Thank you for taking care of my family like I would! With love ❤️

Lisa Foltz

Jul 2026

via Google

The attendant care is good much better than another center. The are invested in seeing their patients getting better and do better in keeping skin intact. Usually polite and usually answer call bells in a timely manner..

mary carey

Jun 2026

via Google

This is a great place staff is friendly and respectful. And it seems like they care about the residents

Collette Lucy

Jun 2026

via Google

Wonderful staff and facility. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. It’s clean and friendly environment from the moment you walk in the door. Highly recommend for loved ones.

Daniel Schiff

May 2026

via Google

The staff was super helpful and proffesional. The facility really looks nice! Highly recommend this facility for ones loved one.

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 141 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 10, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard43 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2026

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Provide training in compliance and ethics.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedDeficient, Provider has plan of correction

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 26, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2026

Jan 29, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 25, 2026

Dec 4, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 2025

  • Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 2025

May 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2025

Apr 28, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2025

Apr 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard45 citations
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

Mar 13, 2025Health Complaint6 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

  • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2025

Oct 1, 2024Health Complaint6 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

  • Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 2024

Aug 14, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2024

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2024

Jun 21, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2024

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 11, 2024

May 24, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard24 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2024

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 26, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 26, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 9, 2024

Mar 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2024

Jan 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2024

Nov 22, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

Aug 2, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Burgh Care Center offer?

Burgh Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Burgh Care Center located?

Burgh Care Center is located at 909 West Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Burgh Care Center?

Burgh Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Pittsburgh with a 4.0 Google rating from 26 reviews, though no detailed reviews were provided for review here. Its description emphasizes short-term rehab after surgery, family involvement in care planning, and a clean, activity-focused environment.

How did Burgh Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Burgh Care Center had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 141 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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