SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA was fined $245,564 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER (PITTSBURGH, PA) — $245,564 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER in PITTSBURGH, PA was fined $245,564 by CMS following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.