F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
C

Missing Medicare and Medicaid Posting Information

Burgh Care CenterPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Survey Completed on 04-10-2026

Summary

The facility failed to display written information for residents and/or their responsible person on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by Medicare and Medicaid in areas where postings were available, including the First Floor, Second Floor Nursing Unit, and Fourth Floor Nursing Unit. During observations on 4/7/26 from 12:51 p.m. through 1:10 p.m., surveyors found that the required information was not included on the postings in those locations. During an interview on 4/7/26 at 2:13 p.m., the Nursing Home Administrator confirmed that the facility had failed to display the required written information in the building.

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Failure to Display Medicare and Medicaid Benefit Information
C
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

The facility failed to display written information on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by Medicare and Medicaid on two nursing units, including the [NAME] and Garden units. Surveyors observed the missing information, and the NHA later confirmed the deficiency.

No penalty information released
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Failure to Post Required Medicare/Medicaid Information for Residents
B
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

Surveyors found that the facility did not display required written information in common posting areas, such as the lobby and hallways near nursing units, explaining how residents and their representatives can apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits and obtain refunds for previous payments covered by those programs. During an interview, the NHA confirmed that this information was not posted anywhere in the building, resulting in noncompliance with state requirements for licensee responsibility and management.

No penalty information released
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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Missing Medicare and Medicaid Benefit Posting
C
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

Missing Medicare and Medicaid Benefit Posting: The facility failed to display the required information on how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how to receive refunds for prior payments covered by those benefits. During observation, the posting was not present on the required bulletin board, and interviews with the SW, DON, ADM, and Admissions Director confirmed the information was not available to residents and that staff were unsure where it was posted.

No penalty information released
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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Display Medicare and Medicaid Benefit Information
C
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

The facility did not display required written information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits, or how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by these benefits. This was confirmed during observations and an interview with the NHA.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Missing Medicare and Medicaid Benefit Information Posting
B
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

The facility failed to display required written information for residents and/or their responsible person on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits and how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by those benefits. Surveyors found the posting board between hall 1 and hall 2 lacked the required information and was blocked by two cart stations, and the NHA confirmed the obstruction and missing posting.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
Failure to Display Required Medicare and Medicaid Information
C
F0579 F579: Provide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
Short Summary

Failure to display required Medicare and Medicaid information. The facility did not post written information for residents and/or their responsible person on how to apply for Medicare and Medicaid benefits or how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by those benefits. Observations in the main lobby and on the G and 1 wings showed the required information was missing, and the NHA confirmed the omission.

No penalty information released
tooltip icon
The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.
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