Southwestern Nursing Care Center

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Southwestern Nursing Care Center was recognized and ceritified in 1987 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Southwestern Nursing Care Center which is located in 500 Lewis Run Road Pittsburgh, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Southwestern Nursing Care Center is being offered ceritified services and products in Pennsylvania.
Address:   500 Lewis Run Road
       Pittsburgh, PA 15122

Phone:   (412) 466-0600

County: Allegheny
Federal Provider Number: 395742
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Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Tuesday, September 22, 1987 (37 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Sw Healthcare Center Lp
Ownership Type: For Profit - Partnership
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: Yes



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationSw Healthcare Center Gp LlcGeneral Partnership Interest
PersonAngela KnauffW-2 Managing Employee
PersonAngela KnauffOperational/managerial Control
PersonMichael D'arcangeloDirector/officer
PersonMichael D'arcangelo5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonAntonio RipepiDirector/officer
PersonAntonio Ripepi5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonBarbara SheehanManaging Employee
PersonBenedetta QuinnDirector/officer
PersonBenedetta Quinn5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonPhilip RipepiDirector/officer
PersonPhilip Ripepi5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonUrsula Sangimino5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonUrsula SangiminoDirector/officer
PersonVincent RipepiDirector/officer
PersonVincent Ripepi5% Or More Ownership Interest

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 118
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 90 (77% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: Yes
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, July 27, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, July 27, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, May 16, 2014
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, June 20, 2014
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, September 8, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0325 (Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, September 8, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0314 (Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.)
Scope Severity Code: G
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, September 8, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0278 (Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0309 (Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0325 (Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0161 (Provide proof that residents' personal money that is deposited with the nursing home is secure.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0368 (1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a sn)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0386 (Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress an)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0412 (Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, May 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0020 (Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, May 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, May 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, March 15, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0333 (Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, May 21, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0011 (A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Friday, July 13, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0272 (Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Friday, May 11, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, July 9, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0333 (Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0363 (Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nut)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0272 (Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0325 (Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0283 (Provide proper discharge planning and communication, of the resident's health status and summary of )
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0011 (A two-hour-resistant firewall separation.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0029 (Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishi)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0147 (Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Monday, April 4, 2011
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0056 (An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0164 (Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, April 11, 2011
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 0
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 7
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Health Inspection Rating (1 out of 5 stars)
Quality Rating (4 out of 5 stars)
Staffing Rating (3 out of 5 stars)
RN Staffing Rating (3 out of 5 stars)
Overall Rating (1 out of 5 stars)
Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. Reviewing health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data are three important ways to measure nursing home quality. This information gives you a "snap shot" of the care individual nursing home give.


Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
6%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
8%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
16%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
3%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
19%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
95%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
4%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
7%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
18%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
56%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
84%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
85%
84%

N/A
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