Quick answers
- Where is Burgh Care Center?
- 909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Burgh Care Center?
- (412) 723-3662, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Burgh Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Burgh Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 4 fines totaling $382,948 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at Burgh Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 22, 2023 to August 24, 2026), Medicare lists 128 health citations; the most serious was level K. 6 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 22, 2023 to August 24, 2026), Burgh Care Center had 128 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 6 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $382,948 in total (4 fines, the latest on April 15, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day; the Pennsylvania average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 10, 2026 — 49 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (complaint investigation); January 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 10, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 9, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 48 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0941 Level E
“Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.”
F0942 Level E
“Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.”
F0943 Level E
“Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
F0944 Level E
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
F0945 Level E
“Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.”
F0946 Level E
“Provide training in compliance and ethics.”
F0947 Level E
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0949 Level E
“Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0725 Level D
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0565 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0835 Level D
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0620 Level D
“Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0691 Level D
“Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0847 Level D
“Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0887 Level D
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0908 Level D
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0840 Level D
“Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.”
F0844 Level D
“Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.”
F0575 Level C
“Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.”
F0577 Level C
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
F0579 Level C
“Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.”
Previous cycle: April 5, 2025 — 51 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 5, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 5, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 28, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 22, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0695 Level J
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0658 Level G
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 37 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0882 Level F
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0944 Level F
“Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.”
F0835 Level F
“Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.”
F0841 Level F
“Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0680 Level E
“Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.”
F0698 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0725 Level E
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0726 Level E
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0730 Level E
“Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0917 Level D
“Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0620 Level D
“Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0693 Level D
“Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.”
F0694 Level D
“Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0806 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.”
F0809 Level D
“Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.”
F0840 Level D
“Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.”
Earlier cycle: May 24, 2024 — 28 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 22, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 19, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 24, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 21, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
38 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (21)
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0291 Level E
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level C
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
E0007 Level C
“Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.”
K0291 Level C
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0345 Level C
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0761 Level C
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0131 Level E
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $382,948 (4 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $183,768 |
| March 13, 2025 | Payment denial | from May 14, 2025, 20 days |
| May 24, 2024 | Fine | $168,384 |
| February 6, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.85 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.61 | 0.90 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.12 | 2.22 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.58 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.18 | 3.52 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 49.3% | 44.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 38.5% | 39.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 13 nursing homes: Wecare Centers.
Legal business name: Pennwood Operating LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (5)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennwood Holdings LLC | Direct owner | 100% | November 1, 2023 |
| Grinspan, Aryeh | Indirect owner | 40% | November 1, 2023 |
| Korn, Eli | Indirect owner | 20% | November 1, 2023 |
| Wielgus, Gedaliah | Indirect owner | 40% | November 1, 2023 |
| Wecare HCC LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 1, 2023 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 72.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Wecare Centers |
| Legal business name | Pennwood Operating LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-11-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 |
| County | Allegheny County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (412) 723‑3662 |
| CMS Certification Number | 395883 |
| Name in Medicare records | BURGH CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Champion City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1.4 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 of 5 stars
- Heritage Care Center2.0 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 of 5 stars
- Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center2.1 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 of 5 stars
- Ivy Park Post Acute2.2 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 of 5 stars
- Southwestern Veterans Center2.3 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- UPMC St Margaret3.0 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- West Penn Hospital3.2 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh3.3 mi · Pittsburgh, PA · Children's Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13