Total staff
223
Employees
161
Contractors
62
South Western Veterans Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Pittsburgh, PA
South Western Veterans Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Pittsburgh, PA
Overview of 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
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 1h 25m per day | ▲ 81% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 54m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 23m per day | ▲ 8% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 58m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 2m per day | ▼ 67% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 1m per day | ▲ 85% State avg: 33m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #635 / 668Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 635th out of 668 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Pennsylvania facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Secured Perimeter
Safety Features24-hour security
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
1:0.71
Library
Barber
Chapel
ActivitiesThe center offers a full schedule of organized programs, including ceramics, bingo, gardening, and a walking program, along with various social events and outings.
Wellness Programmedical services, clinical services, nursing services, drug therapy, nutritional therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, dental services, social services
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Food DescriptionMeals are prepared by trained dietary staff, ensuring well-balanced nutrition that can be modified to meet individual dietary and therapeutic needs.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.38 : 1
25% fewer staff per resident than Pennsylvania average
Avg staff/day
105
Average shift
8.5 hours
9% better than Pennsylvania average
Total staff hours (quarter)
82,332
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 48 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
48
All 48 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
48
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
33 total: 25 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
33
33 total: 25 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
83 total: 53 full-time employees and 30 contractors.
83
83 total: 53 full-time employees and 30 contractors.
83
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 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
19.8%
16,311 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 30
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Feeding Assistant: 3
Other Physician: 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2
Medical Director: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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 |
83 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
48 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
98%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
100%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
90%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
67%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
68%
2 Administrator
% of Days
66%
3 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
68%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
66%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
60%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
60%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
59%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
60%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
52%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
18%
3 Other Physician
% of Days
22%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
22%
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$246K Rank #209 / 210Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 210 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Pennsylvania average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 210 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Nov 28, 2023 · $246K
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
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
162
Medicaid
44
27.2% of residents
Private pay or other
118
72.8% of residents
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.
Places of interest near South Western Veterans Center
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.
Calculate Travel Distance to South Western Veterans Center
Add your location
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Pennsylvania
South Western Veterans Center is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Western Veterans Center
What neighborhood is South Western Veterans Center in?
South Western Veterans Center is in the Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.
Is South Western Veterans Center in a walkable area?
South Western Veterans Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are there photos of South Western Veterans Center?
Yes — there are 3 photos of South Western Veterans Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of South Western Veterans Center?
South Western Veterans Center is located at 7060 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
What is the phone number of South Western Veterans Center?
(412) 665-6706 will put you in contact with the team at South Western Veterans Center.
Is South Western Veterans Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — South Western Veterans Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Updated on
