Baldwin Health Center

1717 Skyline Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15227

Resident Review Score
6.5
|
Good
Starting price

$1,300

For this area
$$$
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Baldwin Health Center is a nursing home in Pittsburgh, PA, with 175 certified beds. Baldwin Health Center is a senior care company operated by CommuniCare Family of Companies. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Baldwin Health Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Baldwin Health Center offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,300 and range up to $8,060 per month. The average price in the community is $4,680, which is equal to the average price of $ 4,680 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. If the resident needs added care, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.4 hours with licensed nurses (0.3 by an RN and 1.1 by an LPN) and 1.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 23 hospitals within 25 miles of Baldwin Health Center. The two closest hospitals are Jefferson Hospital, which is 3.6 miles away, and Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System, which is 4.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The ratings for the staff of this facility are poor (rating of 1) and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Baldwin Health Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Social Outings
  • Pet Friendly
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(412) 885-8400

Pricing for Baldwin Health Center

$4,680Avg. Local Starting Price
Baldwin Health Center$1,300

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,122
  • In Pittsburgh$4,680
  • In PA$5,742

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Resident Review Score
6.5
|
Good
#8 in Pittsburgh, PA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved19
Loved4
Good1
Average0
Below Average16

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered positive reviews from residents, their families, and the staff, highlighting a sense of family and a strong team spirit among employees. The attention to residents' well-being, the cleanliness of the facility, and the professional, compassionate care provided by the staff are recurrent themes in these testimonials. Residents feel well-cared for, and families are reassured by the quality of care their loved ones receive. The community's dedication to creating a positive environment is noted by both current and past employees who commend the facility's management, teamwork, and the overall atmosphere that feels more like family than merely a place of business. The staff's commitment is characterized by their going above and beyond, with special mentions of individuals in various departments—showing a collective effort to ensure the quality of life for residents.
However, the community is not without its areas for improvement. Several reviews criticize the quality of the food, with meals often described as too cold, overcooked, or generally of poor quality. There are also concerns regarding organizational and communication issues, albeit these seem to be minor compared to the positives. Furthermore, some specific negative experiences related to the handling of personal items and room assignments were mentioned, indicating room for improvement in managing residents' belongings and accommodation logistics.
Notably, the community's rehabilitation services received praise for their effectiveness, and the facility was considered clean and well-maintained, with efforts from all staff members to provide excellent healthcare services. The community's engagement with residents through various activities, including those tailored for veterans, contributes to a vibrant living environment. Despite the presence of some discontents, such as concerns over the laundry service and occasional dissatisfaction with the food, the overarching sentiment is one of appreciation for the care and support provided. It's evident that for many, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives, making this community a valued place for both residents and their families.

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ANNUAL DATA

Baldwin Health Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

200
120.8

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.6

Local Avg

health inspection

1
2.5

Local Avg

quality

3
3.1

Local Avg

staff

1
2.7

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

9
0.7

Local Avg

infection control citations

2
1.5

Local Avg

fines

4
2.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$477,042
$46,672

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.6

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.3

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

74
53.5

Local Avg

registered nurses

91
49.6

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BALDWIN HEALTH CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Partnership

  • Federal Provider Number

    395745

  • Provider SSA county code

    10

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    October 26, 1987

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Baldwin Health Center

Outdoor Areas
Social Outings
Pet Friendly
Clubs & Communities
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

13 Total Deficiencies Reported

1 Total Incidents Reported

5 Health Complaint Deficiencies

7 Total Complaints Reported

8 Health Standard Deficiencies

Accommodations

Wifi

Complimentary Wi-fi

Flat screen TV

Outdoor Areas

Phone

Private Suites

Occupancy

163 Current Occupants

200 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Care

Assisted Living

Cardiac Care

Dental Care

Hearing Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Pain

Pain Management

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Tracheostomies

Vision Care

Wound Management: Providing The Special Care Our Diabetic Patients Or Those With Thinner And Frailer Skin May Require As We Age While Focusing On The Entire Patient Including Nutrition, Hydration And Mobility.

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Transportation Arrangement

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 10/26/1987

Pet Friendly

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Neighborhood

Saint Louis University Hospital

Hospitals

Jefferson Regional Medical Center

565 Coal Valley Road P O Box 18119

Distance: 3.7 miles

Magee-Womens Hospital Of Upmc

300 Halket Street

Distance: 4.9 miles

Upmc Mercy

1400 Locust Street

Distance: 5.0 miles

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Resident Review Score
4.7
|
Average
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