How many nursing homes are in Pittsburgh?

There are 26 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Pittsburgh?

CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS (operated by CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 4, staffing 5, quality measures 5.

What is the average CMS rating in Pittsburgh?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Pittsburgh is 2★ (-1.1 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Pittsburgh?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Pittsburgh?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 26 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pittsburgh, part of the Allegheny area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Allegheny County have access to 26 nursing homes within the city of Pittsburgh. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. While only two local providers currently hold a 5-star designation, Concordia of the South Hills stands out as the highest-rated facility in the area. Families can use these official government metrics to evaluate care quality across Pittsburgh ZIP codes.

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Homes

Avg overall

2★

-1.1 vs national

Avg staffing

3★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2★ · 26 homes

5★

2 (8%)

4★

0 (0%)

3★

6 (23%)

2★

6 (23%)

1★

12 (46%)

Provider mix in Pittsburgh

17 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

PACS GROUP4 homes
WECARE CENTERS3 homes
COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY3 homes
POLLAK HOLDINGS2 homes
UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES2 homes
VINCENTIAN HOME1 home
BONCREST RESOURCE GROUP1 home
PENN-ALLEGHENY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC1 home

What to look for in Pittsburgh

19 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
10 of 26 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
24 of 26 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Pittsburgh

1
CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Small
5.0
2
UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL TCU
UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Small
5.0
3
Vincentian Home
VINCENTIAN HOME · Medium
3.0
4
ASBURY HEALTH CENTER
BONCREST RESOURCE GROUP · Large
3.0
5
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl
COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY · Large
3.0
6
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI
LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Medium
3.0
7
WHITEHALL BOROUGH POST ACUTE
PACS GROUP · Large
3.0
8
Providence Point Healthcare Residence
BAPTIST HOMES SOCIETY · Small
3.0
9
SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER
POLLAK HOLDINGS · Large
2.0
10
WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR
WECARE CENTERS · Large
2.0

All homes in Pittsburgh


CONCORDIA OF THE SOUTH HILLS CONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIES · Small · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
UPMC MAGEE-WOMENS HOSPITAL TCU UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Small · Not for Profit	5.0	4	5	5
Vincentian Home VINCENTIAN HOME · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	3	4	4
ASBURY HEALTH CENTER BONCREST RESOURCE GROUP · Large · Not for Profit	3.0	2	5	2
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY · Large · Government	3.0	3	2	3
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SOUTH HI LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	3	4
WHITEHALL BOROUGH POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	2	4
Providence Point Healthcare Residence BAPTIST HOMES SOCIETY · Small · Not for Profit	3.0	3	4	3
SQUIRREL HILL WELLNESS AND REHABILITATION CENTER POLLAK HOLDINGS · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
WECARE AT MT LEBANON REHABILITATION AND NRSG CTR WECARE CENTERS · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	3	5
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION · Medium · Not for Profit	2.0	2	5	1
John J Kane Regional Center-Sc COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY · Large · Government	2.0	2	3	4
EAST END HEALTH & REHAB CENTER SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large · For Profit	2.0	2	3	4
SOUTHWESTERN VETERANS CENTER Legal Business Name Not Available · Large · Government	2.0	1	5	4
Canterbury Place UPMC SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Medium · Not for Profit	1.0	2	4	1
IVY PARK POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	4
CHAMPION CITY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER PENN-ALLEGHENY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	1
John J Kane Regional Center-Ro COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY · Large · Government	1.0	1	4	4
SPRING HILL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER POLLAK HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	1	3
HERITAGE CARE CENTER WECARE CENTERS · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	1	2
SOUTHWESTERN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER IMPERIAL HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	1	3
CARNEGIE PARK POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · Government	1.0	1	2	3
ROSE MEADOWS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	4
HIGHLAND HILLS POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	2
BURGH CARE CENTER WECARE CENTERS · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA · Small · Not for Profit	1.0	1	5	1