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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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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1h 25m per day | ▲ 81% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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54m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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2h 23m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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3h 58m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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2m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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1h 1m per day | ▲ 85% State avg: 33m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
The center provides completely furnished modern rooms that residents can personalize with their military treasures and family photos.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
25% worse than Pennsylvania average
9% better than Pennsylvania average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16,311 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 30 | 83 | 32,115 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 48 | 0 | 48 | 20,134 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8 | 33 | 11,908 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,534 | 90 | 98% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3,873 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,367 | 83 | 90% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,275 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,000 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 877 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 781 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 779 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 531 | 55 | 60% | 5.4 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 467 | 55 | 60% | 8.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 415 | 57 | 62% | 4.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 401 | 54 | 59% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 397 | 55 | 60% | 5.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 249 | 48 | 52% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 17 | 18% | 5.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 87 | 20 | 22% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 20 | 22% | 2.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
314% higher than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: $59K
52% fewer fines than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 28, 2023 · $246K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 28, 2023
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 average
Pennsylvania average: 11.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.0
10% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 22.2
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.2%
In line with Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.7%
12% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 21.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.2%
17% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
26% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.5%
36% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%
34% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
26% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
78% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.4%
16% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
15% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 86.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
6% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.31
22% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.68
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.38
15% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.20
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
37% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 68.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
139% worse than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.9%
35% better than Pennsylvania average
Pennsylvania average: 68.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
162
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
5.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Pittsburgh's city center to South Western Veterans Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh)
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South Western Veterans Center is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
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| Vincentian 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 | 90 | 57.8% | -27% | 4.64 | +83% | +12% | $0 | 35 | 4.4 | - | 52 | A | 20 | Vincentian Collaborative System | $39.6M | $18.3M | 46.4% | 395034 | ||||
| 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) | 56 | 42.9% | -45% | 4.80 | +151% | +16% | $7.4k | 31 | 7.8 | - | 24 | A+ | 50 | Lorrie Meneely | $10.3M | $5.5M | 53% | 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) | 78 | 14.1% | -82% | 4.32 | +52% | +4% | $0 | 28 | 3.5 | 1 | 11 | A+ | 93 | Upmc | $22.4M | $14.0M | 62.5% | 395146 | ||||
| The Haven at North Hills Senior Residence |
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 (Ivory Avenue) | 90 | 60.0% | -24% | 4.66 | -13% | +12% | $0 | 33 | 5.5 | - | 54 | A+ | 34 | The Haven At North Hills LLC | $5.9M | $3.0M | 50.6% | 395903 | ||||
| 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) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +79% | - | - | 30 | 6.0 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | 39A438 |
South Western Veterans Center is in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.
South Western Veterans Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
(412) 665-6706 will put you in contact with the team at South Western Veterans Center.
Yes — South Western Veterans Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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