BURGH CARE CENTER
909 WEST STREET, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BURGH CARE CENTER Compares
BURGH CARE CENTER is a 126-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.7%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 126 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 56% occupied.
Among the 26 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pittsburgh, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (27% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BURGH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BURGH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Pittsburgh.
How is BURGH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BURGH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BURGH CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.7% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BURGH CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 56% occupancy across 126 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BURGH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BURGH CARE CENTER lag behind other Pittsburgh options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.2 stars across 26 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh sits in Allegheny County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 230,745 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $62,320
- Median home value
- $161,600
Demographics for Allegheny County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pittsburgh.
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