Southwestern Nursing Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The center specializes in providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing home care. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and participating in Medicare since September 22, 1987, Southwestern Nursing Care Center is equipped to serve residents with a range of medical conditions and needs. The facility maintains a capacity for approximately 90 residents and offers a variety of care and support services.
Medical and therapeutic support at Southwestern Nursing Care Center includes 24-hour nursing care, wound care management, cardiac care, stroke rehabilitation, pain management, and specialized hearing support. Professional therapies—such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy—are available to facilitate recovery and maintain functional abilities. The facility accommodates individuals requiring continuing care, including respite and hospice care services. Assistance with activities of daily living is provided, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Additional amenities include a barber and beauty salon on-site, access to podiatry services, and opportunities to participate in resident and family councils for collaborative care planning and support.
Social engagement is fostered through various clubs and community activities. Southwestern Nursing Care Center’s administrative structure includes mechanisms for resident and family counseling. The environment is designed to provide essential comfort and support, with services tailored to those who require substantial day-to-day assistance.
Feedback from residents and their families about Southwestern Nursing Care Center is varied, reflecting both positive and negative experiences. Some reviewers report caring and responsive staff, clean surroundings, and effective therapy services, especially highlighting the dedication of therapists and certain nursing team members. Others, however, cite concerns about staffing shortages, inadequate assistance with basic care needs, slow response times, maintenance and cleanliness issues, and communication problems with administration. These reports highlight that the quality of care can fluctuate and that some families have encountered ongoing challenges related to service consistency and facility management.
Costs at this community start at $5,469 and range up to $8,060. The average price in the community is $6,764, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,131. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
