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Pennsylvania average 6.7
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Nursing Home in Pittsburgh
South Western Veterans Center
Nursing Home in Pittsburgh
South Western Veterans Center
The South Western Veterans Center is where patriotism and Pittsburgh lifestyle finds its balance. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the veterans nursing home can find a new meaning of a quiet and peaceful way of life. Camaraderie is found in the atmosphere of the community; found in how management and staff honor the American Heroes. At SWVC, seniors maintain an active and enjoyable lifestyle in a restful new home.
SWVC living is simple and easy– residents are able to have a stress-free everyday living. There’s a lot in store for seniors, but to name a few of their highlighted services and amenities include pharmacy services, medical services, and 24-hour nursing care. Residents are given fully-furnished bedrooms, enjoy leisure and spiritual activities, take part in therapy, and enjoy meals prepared by a dietician.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Pennsylvania average 31.3
Citations per inspection
6
Pennsylvania average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
233% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.6
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
29 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Pittsburgh The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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Reformed Presbyterian Home
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Pittsburgh (Perry South)
98
87.3%
+11%
4.80
+16%
1
31
7.8
0
51
A+
50
Meneely, Lorrie
$8.9M
$3.9M
43.8%
395561
Canterbury Place
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Pittsburgh (Central Lawrenceville)
115
89.5%
+14%
4.32
+4%
0
28
3.5
1
111
A+
93
Upmc
$20.5M
$7.3M
35.7%
395146
Little Sisters of the Poor
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights)
48
58.3%
-26%
6.72
+62%
1
41
13.7
0
43
-
46
Mccanless, Claire
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396116
South Western Veterans Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Pittsburgh (Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar)
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-
-
-
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0
30
6.0
1
-
-
5
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39A438
Marian Manor
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Pittsburgh (Banksville)
118
54.7%
-30%
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
27
#N/A
$13.4M
$4.4M
33%
395765
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
234
Employees
160
Contractors
74
Staff to resident ratio
1.44:1
26% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1
Avg staff/day
105
Average shift
8.6 hours
10% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 7.8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
82,590
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
43
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
97
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
25.1%
20,771 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 38
Licensed Practical Nurse: 14
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Feeding Assistant: 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2
Other Physician: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Dental Services Staff: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 38 | 97 | 34,937 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 43 | 0 | 43 | 16,503 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 14 | 39 | 14,054 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,246 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 2 | 9 | 4,066 | 90 | 99% | 8.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,364 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 923 | 63 | 69% | 7.4 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 891 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 848 | 63 | 69% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 825 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 464 | 66 | 73% | 4.7 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 49 | 54% | 8.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 51 | 56% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 380 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 371 | 63 | 69% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 345 | 62 | 68% | 4.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 315 | 62 | 68% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 145 | 18 | 20% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 59 | 17 | 19% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 11% | 2.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 5 | 5% | 4.1 |
97 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
43 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
39 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
99%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
2 Administrator
% of Days
69%
3 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
70%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
69%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
73%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
54%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
56%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
69%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
20%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
19%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
11%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
5%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
162 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
44 residents (27.2%)
Private pay or other
118 residents (72.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 11.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.0
10% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 22.2
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
In line with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 19.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
12% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 21.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.2%
17% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 26.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
26% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
36% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
34% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
26% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 6.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
78% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
16% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 17.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
15% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 86.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
6% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 93.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.31
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.31
22% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.68
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
15% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.20
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
37% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
139% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
35% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$246K
314% higher than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: $59K
Number of fines
1
52% fewer fines than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$246K
Pennsylvania average
$59K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 28, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 28, 2023
$246K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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