Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center

    535 School St, Pittsburg, CA, 94565
    2.7 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Unethical administration led to harm

    I had a mixed experience. The CNAs and most staff were pleasant, care and facility cleanliness were good, meals were personalized, activities (cooking, music, crafts, bingo) were varied and the dietitian visited on day one - orientation and buses were helpful and a four-person room worked for us. However administration (Administrator Christine) was careless and unethical in discharge planning, leading to prolonged rehab stays, delayed communication after a fall/injury, overmedication, bed sores, renal-diet mistakes, inadequate clothing in bad weather and even hospitalizations - the VA stopped sending patients. Entrance is hard to find and afternoon high-school traffic is bad; I ultimately removed my loved one and cannot recommend this facility.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.67 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.4
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      2.7

    Pros

    • Helpful CNAs and generally pleasant staff
    • Several reviewers reported high-quality care
    • Clean interior and well-kept facility spaces
    • Personalized meal options
    • Dietitian visit on the first day
    • Varied activities (cooking, music, crafts, bingo, game day)
    • Orientation provided in multipurpose room
    • Transportation available (buses)
    • Four-person room acceptable to some residents
    • Nostalgic, positive impressions by some visitors

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff performance and supervision
    • Reports of overmedication
    • Bed sores reported
    • Hospitalizations linked to care concerns
    • Ignorance of renal-appropriate diets
    • Inadequate clothing provided in bad weather
    • Failure of VA to continue patient referrals
    • Serious safety incident: left alone in shower leading to fall/injury
    • Delayed or missing family notification after incidents
    • Poor or delayed communication from staff/administration
    • Unsafe supervision and perceived careless administration/supervisor
    • Discharge delays and prolonged rehab stays
    • Perceived unethical administration practices
    • Entrance difficult to find and exterior looks nondescript
    • Traffic congestion near facility at school dismissal time (around 2:30)
    • Some reviewers do not recommend the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is mixed, with a clear split between reviewers who praise the day-to-day caregiving and environment and others who report serious clinical and administrative failures. Positive comments consistently highlight friendly and helpful CNAs, pleasant staff interactions, cleanliness of the interior, personalized meals, and a range of engaging activities. Several reviewers emphasized that clinical onboarding includes a dietitian visit on day one and that residents had access to regular activities (cooking, music, crafts, bingo, game day), orientation in a multipurpose room, and transportation via buses. For some residents and visitors the facility left a nostalgic, positive impression and a standard four-person room was acceptable and functional.

    However, a number of significant negative themes recur and raise safety and quality concerns. Multiple reports point to inconsistent staff performance — while some staff were described as helpful, others were implicated in unsafe supervision. There are specific clinical complaints including overmedication, development of bed sores, and subsequent hospitalizations. One review explicitly noted ignorance around renal diets, and another described inadequate provision of clothing during bad weather; these items suggest gaps in clinical oversight and individualized care planning. The seriousness of safety lapses is underscored by an incident where a resident was left alone in the shower, fell, sustained an injury, and family members reported delayed communication about the event. That example was paired with language accusing administration and supervisors of carelessness, and it resulted in the resident being removed from the facility.

    Administrative and communication problems are another distinct pattern. Several reviewers mentioned delayed or problematic discharge processes, including prolonged rehabilitation stays and a lack of proactive discharge planning. One reviewer characterized administration as unethical and specifically named an administrator (Christine) in a negative context. Communication gaps were reported around notifying families after adverse events, and these gaps compounded safety concerns. There is an operational note that the VA stopped sending patients to the center, which — while not explained in detail in the summaries — is a concrete signal that referral patterns changed.

    Facility environment and logistics present mixed feedback: the interior was described as acceptable and clean, but the exterior was called nondescript and the entrance reportedly difficult to find. Local traffic congestion at high school dismissal time (around 2:30) was noted as a practical inconvenience for visitors and staff. These physical-site observations are minor compared with clinical and administrative concerns but are relevant to accessibility and first impressions.

    In sum, the reviews depict a facility with real strengths in frontline caregiving, cleanliness, meals, and activity programming, but also serious and recurring weaknesses in clinical oversight, safety, communication, and administrative/ discharge management. The coexistence of praise for CNAs and activity programming with allegations of overmedication, pressure sores, falls, hospitalization, and delayed family notification suggests variability in care quality and supervision. The presence of both positive and severe negative accounts means prospective residents and families should seek detailed, up-to-date information: ask for current incident and inspection records, inquire about staffing levels and clinical oversight (wound care, medication review, renal diet competency), clarify discharge planning processes, and verify how the facility communicates with families after incidents. These targeted questions will help determine whether the facility’s positive aspects are consistently delivered and whether the reported safety and administrative issues have been addressed.

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    About Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center

    Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center is a facility located on School Street in Pittsburg, CA, dedicated to providing expert care to its residents. The center offers a range of services including IV therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, optometry, hospice, and wound care. With a team of skilled professionals, Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center aims to ensure that every resident receives the individualized care they need to thrive.

    The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing around-the-clock care and support for its residents. Services such as acupuncture, aquatic therapy, chiropractic care, and pediatric therapy are also available at the center, catering to a wide range of healthcare needs. Additionally, the center offers services such as memory care, personal care assistance, and rehabilitation therapy to enhance the well-being of its residents.

    Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for its residents, offering a range of amenities and activities to promote socialization and engagement. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to ensure that residents receive the highest level of care possible. Whether in need of short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care, residents can trust that they will receive compassionate and comprehensive care at Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center.

    With a focus on providing personalized care and support, Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center strives to meet the unique needs of each resident and improve their quality of life. The center's dedicated team of professionals is committed to ensuring that residents feel comfortable, safe, and well-cared for during their stay. Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center is a trusted provider of skilled nursing care in the Pittsburg area, dedicated to helping residents live their best lives.

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