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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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South Western Veterans Center

7060 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 View Map

South Western Veterans Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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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.

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South Western Veterans Center

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Reformed Presbyterian Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Pittsburgh

Bed Count: 98

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MENEELY, LORRIE

CCN: 395561

Occupancy: 87.3%

Home Revenue: $8,913,879.00

Payroll Costs: $3,908,607.00

Payroll %: 43.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 51.10

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.8008

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 1/5

Number of Fines: 1

Canterbury Place

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Pittsburgh

Bed Count: 115

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: UPMC

CCN: 395146

Occupancy: 89.5%

Home Revenue: $20,479,824.00

Payroll Costs: $7,309,112.00

Payroll %: 35.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 110.80

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3249

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Little Sisters of the Poor

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Pittsburgh

Bed Count: 48

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MCCANLESS, CLAIRE

CCN: 396116

Occupancy: 58.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 42.70

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.7240

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

South Western Veterans Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Pittsburgh

Pets Allowed: No

Marian Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Pittsburgh

Bed Count: 118

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: #N/A

CCN: 395765

Occupancy: 54.7%

Home Revenue: $13,364,709.00

Payroll Costs: $4,410,515.00

Payroll %: 33%

7060 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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234

Total Staff

160

Employees

Contractors

82,590

Total Hours (Quarter)

105

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	43	8.6	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	39	9.1	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	97	9.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

183 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

12 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

6.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

13 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Other Services

5 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

25.1%

of total hours from contractors

20,771 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 38 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Dental Services Staff: 1 Other Physician: 2 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
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

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Total Health inspections 5

25% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.7

Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total Health citations 30

Near Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 31.3

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 24 citations

Complaint investigations 7 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

233% above Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

Moderate Health citations 29

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 25, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 25, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 25, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 25, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: State Government

Part of: Dept. of Miliatary and Veterans Affair

Resident Census by Payment Source

162 Total Residents

Medicaid 44 (27.2%)

Private Pay/Other 118 (72.8%)

Specialized Care Beds

40 Total Specialty Beds

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.5

Near Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score 20.0

10% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.2%

1% above Pennsylvania average.

Walking Ability Worsened 18.7%

12% below Pennsylvania average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.2%

17% below Pennsylvania average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.4%

26% below Pennsylvania average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.5%

36% above Pennsylvania average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.4%

34% above Pennsylvania average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.2%

78% below Pennsylvania average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.4%

16% below Pennsylvania average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

15% above Pennsylvania average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.8%

6% above Pennsylvania average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.9%

26% below Pennsylvania average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.5%

37% better than Pennsylvania average

Antipsychotic medication increase 3.7%

139% worse than Pennsylvania average

Influenza Vaccine 92.9%

35% better than Pennsylvania average

Total fines amount $246K

This home paid 314% more in fines than the state average.

Pennsylvania average: $59K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 52% fewer fines than the state average.

Pennsylvania average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Pennsylvania average: 0.2

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Nov 28, 2023

$246K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).

PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

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South Western Veterans Center

South Western Veterans Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

South Western Veterans Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

South Western Veterans Center

South Western Veterans Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

South Western Veterans Center is a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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