Skilled nursing · Pittsburgh, PA

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

500 NORTH LEWIS RUN ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15122

1 / 5CMS 118 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

34

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Pennsylvania state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 18.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.52 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 65 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.52
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
65%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
18.8%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Pennsylvania state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.52
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.09
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
65%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
63%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
18.8%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
18.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.6%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$60,520 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID395742
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds118
Avg residents78

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $60,520 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

18.8 percent of long-stay residents at Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 18.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Pennsylvania state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is located at 500 NORTH LEWIS RUN ROAD, Pittsburgh, PA 15122. Phone: (412) 466-0600. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $60,520 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center compare to other Pittsburgh skilled nursing facilities?

Southwestern Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34. The full Pittsburgh directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Pittsburgh directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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