Burgh Care Center

Nursing Home · Pittsburgh, PA

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number395883
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.

Contact & location

909 West Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Allegheny County
Phone
(412) 723-3662
ZIP code
15221 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
126
Residents per day
70.0 (56% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Pennwood Operating LLC
Chain
Wecare Centers (13 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1992
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.39 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.78 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.64 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.97 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.20 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
51.4 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.5 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 10, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
39.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
72 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-10 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
F0941 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
F0942 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
F0943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide training in compliance and ethics.
F0946 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
F0949 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 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.
F0620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 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.
F0575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-04-10 Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
F0579 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-26
2026-01-29 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-25
2025-12-04 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-04 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.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-12-04 Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
F0844 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-05-22 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.
F0917 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-03
2025-04-28 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
F0944 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15
2025-04-05 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $347,202 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-13Payment Denial20 days payment denial
2025-03-13Fine$175,400
2024-05-24Fine$168,384
2024-02-06Fine$3,418

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pennwood Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 40%
Korn, Eli (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 20%
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 40%
909 W Street Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
909 West Street Realty LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
A&C Einhorn Family Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Angroola, Amardeep (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McNellie, Lori (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Cristine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Cristine (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Angroola, Amardeep (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Grinspan, Aryeh (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wecare HCC LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wielgus, Gedaliah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Williams, Cristine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Burgh Care Center?

Burgh Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Burgh Care Center have?

It has 126 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.

Has Burgh Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $347,202 in the last three years.

Who owns Burgh Care Center?

It is part of Wecare Centers and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Burgh Care Center?

(412) 723-3662. The facility is located at 909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.

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