Burgh Care Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

122
Citations from health inspectionsPennsylvania average: 32 a home: 6
Residents harmed or put in dangerPennsylvania average: 1.2 a home: $374,580
Fines from the federal governmentPennsylvania average: $25,774 a home: 1 out of 5
Overall rating in starsPennsylvania average: 3.0

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

15 inspection visits produced 122 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in four findings. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $374,580 (four fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 1 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 4 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 4 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 3.39 hours each dayThe Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.78 hours each dayThe Pennsylvania average is 0.79 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 51.4%against the Pennsylvania average of 44.5%
Beds that are certified: 126
Ownership: Corporation (for profit)
Chain: Wecare Centers, with 13 homes
Street address: 909 West Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221
County: Allegheny

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

Four citations dated July 9, 2026

F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

35 citations dated April 10, 2026

F949 Behavioral Health Training for Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F946 Compliance and Ethics Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F945 Infection Control Training for Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F944 Staff Training on Quality Improvement Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F943 Staff Training on Abuse, Neglect, and Dementia: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F942 Staff Training on Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F941 Communication Training for Direct Care Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F887 Coronavirus Vaccine Education, Offering, and Records: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F847 Right to Refuse Binding Arbitration: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F691 Proper Care for Surgical Bowel or Bladder Openings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F620 Fair Admission Without Giving Up Benefits: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F605 Avoid Unnecessary Sedating or Psychiatric Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F579 Information on Medicare and Medicaid Benefits: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F577 Access to Inspection Results and Advocates: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F575 Post Agency Contacts and Complaint Rights: minimal risk to residents, widespread.

One citation dated Jan. 29, 2026

F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated Dec. 4, 2025

F844 Disclose Ownership and Leadership Changes: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F840 Outside Professionals When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated May 22, 2025

F917 Adequate Room, Window, Bedding, Furniture, and Closet: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated April 28, 2025

F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

37 citations dated April 5, 2025

F944 Staff Training on Quality Improvement Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F882 Qualified Infection Prevention Leader: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F840 Outside Professionals When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F809 Meals and Snacks at Preferred Times: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F758 Psychotropic Drugs and PRN Orders: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F699 Trauma Informed and Culturally Respectful Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents.
F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F680 Qualified Activities Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F679 Activities That Meet Every Resident's Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F620 Fair Admission Without Giving Up Benefits: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Six citations dated March 13, 2025

F841 Physician Medical Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F712 Face to Face Doctor Visits: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F660 Discharge Planning That Meets Resident Goals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Six citations dated Oct. 1, 2024

F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F760 Significant Medication Errors: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F658 Care That Meets Professional Standards: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F572 Notice of Rights, Rules, Services, and Charges: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated Aug. 14, 2024

F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Three citations dated June 21, 2024

F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F660 Discharge Planning That Meets Resident Goals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

19 citations dated May 24, 2024

F882 Qualified Infection Prevention Leader: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

One citation dated March 19, 2024

F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Jan. 10, 2024

F622 Valid Reasons and Paperwork for Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Nov. 22, 2023

F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
April 15, 2026	Fine	$27,378
March 13, 2025	Fine	$175,400
March 13, 2025	Payment denial for new admissions	20 days
May 24, 2024	Fine	$168,384
Feb. 6, 2024	Fine	$3,418

Ownership and Management of the Home

The home is run by Wecare HCC LLC (operational or managerial control).
The direct 100% owner is Pennwood Holdings LLC.

Three people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 395883. Other homes in Pittsburgh.