Total health inspections
5
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
South Western Veterans Center
Nursing Home
South Western Veterans Center
Nursing Home
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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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
Reformed Presbyterian Home
+85%
+16%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Pittsburgh (Perry South)
98
No
A+
50
MENEELY, LORRIE
87.3%
$8,913,879.00
$3,908,607.00
43.8%
51.10
4.8008
1
31
-
+85%+16%+11%
Canterbury Place
+34%
+4%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Pittsburgh (Central Lawrenceville)
115
No
A+
93
UPMC
89.5%
$20,479,824.00
$7,309,112.00
35.7%
110.80
4.3249
-
28
1
+34%+4%+14%
Little Sisters of the Poor
+34%
+62%
-26%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights)
48
No
-
46
MCCANLESS, CLAIRE
58.3%
-
-
-
42.70
6.7240
1
41
-
+34%+62%-26%
South Western Veterans Center
+56%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Pittsburgh (Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar)
-
No
-
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
30
1
+56%
-
-
Marian Manor
-30%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Pittsburgh (Banksville)
118
No
-
27
#N/A
54.7%
$13,364,709.00
$4,410,515.00
33%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-30%
Reformed Presbyterian Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Pittsburgh (Perry South)
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8008
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
31
RN share vs State Avg:
+85%
+85%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+16%
+16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Canterbury Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Pittsburgh (Central Lawrenceville)
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:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3249
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Little Sisters of the Poor
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights)
Bed Count:
48
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MCCANLESS, CLAIRE
CCN:
396116
Occupancy:
58.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.7240
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
41
RN share vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+62%
+62%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
South Western Veterans Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Pittsburgh (Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar)
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
39A438
Citations:
30
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+56%
+56%
Marian Manor
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Pittsburgh (Banksville)
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%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-30%
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5.9 miles from city center — 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh)
7060 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
234
Total Staff
160
Employees
74
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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Citations per inspection
6
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
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
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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
40
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
ⓘ
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
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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