Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Burgh Care Center
909 West Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · 4127233662 · 126 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Wecare Centers, a group operating 13 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $640,489 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.39 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.78. Weekend total: 3.20. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 120 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. | C | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-04-10 | Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits. | C | Health | corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-25 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-05-22 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Fine | $175,400 |
| 2025-03-13 | Payment Denial | 20 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-24 | Fine | $168,384 |
| 2024-02-06 | Fine | $3,418 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNWOOD HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/01/2023 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 11/01/2023 |
| KORN, ELI | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 11/01/2023 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 11/01/2023 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, CRISTINE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/21/2024 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WECARE HCC LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| ANGROOLA, AMARDEEP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2025 |
| GRINSPAN, ARYEH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WIELGUS, GEDALIAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| WILLIAMS, CRISTINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/08/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395883. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.