PITTSBURG SKILLED NURSING CENTER

Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 535 School Street in Pittsburg, California, within Contra Costa County. The facility holds a total of 49 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and the quality measure rating is also 2 out of 5. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average. These ratings are based on data collected and reported by CMS through its Nursing Home Care Compare program and reflect performance across defined regulatory and clinical categories. Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the business office directly at (925) 432-3831 to discuss payment options, coverage verification, and current availability. Private pay arrangements may also be available depending on the facility's current policies. When compared to national benchmarks, Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center's overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing component, rated at 3 stars, is the strongest area relative to national norms. Both the health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 2 stars, indicate performance below national averages in those categories. With 49 certified beds, the facility is relatively small compared to the national median for skilled nursing facilities. Prospective residents and their representatives are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for complete inspection reports, staffing hour data, and detailed quality measure breakdowns before making placement decisions.