PITTSBURG CARE AND REHAB

Pittsburg Care and Rehab is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 1005 E Centennial Drive in Pittsburg, Kansas, within Crawford County. The facility operates with 86 certified beds and is classified under for-profit corporate ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pittsburg Care and Rehab holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys conducted on a recurring basis. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that align with national norms when adjusted for the facility's resident population and acuity. The quality measure rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average in this category. Quality measures are based on clinical data related to resident outcomes, including factors such as mobility, pain management, and hospitalization rates. Pittsburg Care and Rehab accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (620) 231-1120 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment options that may be accepted. Eligibility for Medicare coverage in a skilled nursing setting is generally based on a qualifying hospital stay and specific medical criteria, while Medicaid eligibility is determined by both financial and functional assessments administered at the state level. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Pittsburg Care and Rehab presents a mixed profile. Its overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings each align with the national average of 3 stars, suggesting performance consistent with a broad range of similarly sized facilities across the country. The quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates this area falls below what is observed nationally on average. Crawford County and the surrounding southeast Kansas region offer a limited number of nursing facility options, making Pittsburg Care and Rehab one of the available resources for residents requiring skilled nursing or long-term residential care in that geographic area. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data for additional detail on inspection findings and staffing records before making placement decisions.