What are the staffing levels at SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?

SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER reports 4.27 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 1.43 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.06 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?

SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 5 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER compare to other Pennsylvania nursing homes?

The Pennsylvania average is 3.85 total HPRD and 0.72 RN HPRD. SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER's total HPRD of 4.27 is near the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?

SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER reports 46% total nursing staff turnover annually (27% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 39A438 · Government - State

SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER

7060 HIGHLAND DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

Overall CMS Rating

3/5

Staffing Rating

5/5

View on Medicare.gov

Near-average staffing

4.27 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 1.43 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

4.27

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

1.43

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

2.06

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day1.43 hr/day

State 0.72National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.88National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day2.06 hr/day

State 2.25National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day4.27 hr/day

State 3.85National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

46%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

27%

Total Turnover46%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Average

3/5

Health Inspection

Below average

2/5

Staffing

Much above average

5/5

Quality Measures

Above average

4/5

Facility Information

Ownership: Government - State
Certified Beds: 236
State: Pennsylvania
ZIP: 15206
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 39A438

Penalty & Inspection History

1 CMS fine totaling $245,564

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?: SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER reports 4.27 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 1.43 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 2.06 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?: SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 5 stars, health inspection rating is 2 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER compare to other Pennsylvania nursing homes?: The Pennsylvania average is 3.85 total HPRD and 0.72 RN HPRD. SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER's total HPRD of 4.27 is near the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER?: SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER reports 46% total nursing staff turnover annually (27% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.