Southwestern Veterans Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
Southwestern Veterans Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $245,564
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.61 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.90 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.38 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 236 certified beds · ~166 avg residents/day (70% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid (Medicaid)
About
Southwestern Veterans Center is a state-owned skilled nursing facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a total capacity of 236 beds. The center maintains a 3-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 5-star staffing rating and a 4-star quality measures rating. A recent health inspection resulted in a 2-star rating for the facility.
Location
7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, Pittsburgh, PA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Southwestern Veterans Center?
- Southwestern Veterans Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Southwestern Veterans Center score on health inspections?
- Southwestern Veterans Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Southwestern Veterans Center?
- Southwestern Veterans Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Southwestern Veterans Center have?
- Southwestern Veterans Center has 236 certified beds.
- Does Southwestern Veterans Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Southwestern Veterans Center accepts Medicaid.
- Where is Southwestern Veterans Center located?
- Southwestern Veterans Center is located at 7060 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- How can I contact Southwestern Veterans Center?
- You can reach Southwestern Veterans Center by phone at +1 412-665-6706.
Nearby facilities
- Corner View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 1.4 mi
6655 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
- East End Health & Rehab Center 1.4 mi
745 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
- Burgh Care Center 2.3 mi
909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221
- Ivy Park Post Acute 2.6 mi
5609 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232
- Canterbury Place 3.3 mi
310 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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