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Photo of Sunrise of Upper St. Clair
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They truly care about our loved one when we go to events with her, we can easily see this. The comments they make re so loving and I feel their true love
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Senior Living of Upper St. Clair provides seniors with a caring community to live in and call home. This community is located in the busy city of Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a part of Allegheny County, and it offers much to do and see. Guests of our residents will enjoy checking out the...
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I would say to check out this community for sure. I think that this community is a good place. My communications with the staff are very good. They have activities at this community like bingo, exercises,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Mt. Assisi Place, located in Pittsburgh's North Suburbs, provides quality compassionate personal care for men and women. We pride ourselves in working with our residents, their families and healthcare providers to help make the transition to and experience in personal care as seamless and...
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55 Floor plans available
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The Sheridan at Bethel Park is probably a very good assisted living care home. However, communication between the community and our family is not good. There's very little communication; they could do a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We chose this community because of the cost and the location. The food was very good, a lot of times if you missed a meal they would make you what they had on hand. The room sizes were big, they could have...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Southwestern Assisted Care Residence
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I will start by telling you that my father is staying at Southwestern, and has been there for three months. I cannot say a bad thing about this place, however I can say from the moment you come in the door...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Southwestern Assisted Care Residence is a senior living community located in Pittsburgh, PA. Pittsburgh is a bustling city in Alleghany County and home to about 306,000 people. Residents will enjoy a lot of available activities including shopping, going to restaurants, going to museums, checking...
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My stay here has improved every year since I've been here. I've lived here since April 2010. The staff and residents have become my close friends. The general cleanliness and overall appearance has improved...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located on a beautiful lot and tucked into a residential community, Amity Serenity Pines Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. You'll find that our location truly is serene in all that it offers to each of our residents including spacious outdoor...
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If your loved one has memory care issues this community will help stabilize and help them thrive. The community is neat and clean and the staff is amazing. I would recommend this community to others based...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Rosewood of the Ohio Valley prides itself on providing exceptional care at an affordable rate. Rosewood of the Ohio Valley provides personal care services as well as memory care services. Our memory care floor is over 12,000 square feet and is created to enhance sensory needs with colorful...
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They made some changes with new director and nurse and boy is this place becoming popular again!! very responsible and kind people. residents seem so happy.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We really like the feel of the place and the administrator as well as the nurse [name removed]. We also like the size and cost.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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3.0
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The goal of Hillside Manor is to provide high quality, cost effective assisted living for older adults. The employees of Hillside Manor are dedicated to this goal, as a reflection of that commitment, have developed the following: to seek and maintain a leadership role in providing an assisted...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Senior Care Plaza is a 75 bed personal care home at the "front door" of McKeesport.  Where " CARE " is our middle name, we believe in caring for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.  We pride ourselves in providing quality care for an affordable rate.  We welcome you to tour...
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Our 1st cousin has been here for 5 years. Now under new ownership, it’s been painted, new flooring, rooms done over from toilets to mattress. Our cousin is now in a wheel chair and can move about the home,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Mom has lived at Halcyon for 8 months and has thoroughly enjoyed it even though she was reluctant to move at first. Each staff member knows more than her name. They can tell you what mom enjoys doing and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Washington Commons is privately owned and operated. The grounds rest on a serene suburban Street in Bridgeville. Our staff provides quality, compassionate care. Washington Commons offers all the comforts of home with private, semi-private and triple rooms, large spacious dining room, fenced in...
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UPMC took a lot of pressure off of me, providing total care. Of course Cumberland Crossing is a much lower level of care. This was a much better experience than at the previous facility we went to. They had...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair
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My grandmother lived at the Grand Residence for over 10 years. She loved her life there, we enjoyed the community as family members and we were so grateful for her years of care there. At first she was...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
    The Grand Residence is the South Hills of Pittsburgh’s premier assisted living community, offering 70 guest suites and host to many unique amenities.  The spacious suites range in size from 400 square foot efficiencies to 750 square foot one bedroom suites.  All...
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While no facility is perfect, Fair Oaks comes very close. I think a big reason for this is that it's not a "for profit" facility like most others, so the management can focus on ensuring that the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My brother is now living at the Gracious Living Personal Care Home. He enjoys the location (he has many connections to Pittsburgh, and Gracious Living is conveniently located), and is well taken care of by...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, our small personal care home is more than just a residence for seniors; it's a vibrant community where laughter echoes through the halls and bonds of friendship blossom. Within these walls, we've cultivated an environment where every resident thrives, not just...
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Woodcliffe Manor is hands down the best facility I could have chosen for my father. Sure the place is out of date but the care is wonderful. The staff knew my entire family by the first week. Sure the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Seated in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Woodcliffe Manor Senior Living provides your loved one with a high quality, affordable, comfortable alternative to nursing home care. Our belief, caring people do make a difference, is manifested in everything we do. Our facility and staff is specifically...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cambridge Brentwood is “Pittsburgh’s Best Value in Senior Living”.  Cambridge is committed to providing the highest quality care at the most affordable price.  With Cambridge, you never have to worry about unpredictable monthly bills or extra charges because we offer a simple...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home - Our Services - Residential Services Weinberg Terrace Weinberg Terrace is a wonderful place to call home. Our beautiful residence offers comfortable apartments and elegant common areas, warm, friendly staff, individually tailored personal care services, and three delicious kosher meals each...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Pittsburgh, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pittsburgh is $4,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkinsburg, PA with an average of $4,362 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA vs. nearby cities

Pittsburgh, PA
$4,423/mo
$4,433/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA vs. the state and national average

Pittsburgh, PA
$4,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,461/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,423/mo
$4,731/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,515/mo
Studio
$5,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh over time

Pittsburgh, PAPA stateNational

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pittsburgh

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pittsburgh

The Faidley House in Monongahela, PA

5.0
The food is good. Help with showers due my disabilities is great. Place is warm in winter, cool in summer. Best is how nice the owners and their employee daughters are to all of us.

Brookdale Penn Hills

5.0
It's outstanding. The staff is exceptional, kind and caring. A great place for my friend[name removed] They offer personal care, housekeeping, laundry, food services medication administration and social/physical activities.

Transitions Healthcare Washington

5.0
At Transitions they have taken good care of my mom. They are very attentive to my mom's health and they follow up to make sure things are taken care of .It is a nice place for the money. I recommend it to anyone looking for reasonable care options. The room layout is like a hotel. They have done ...
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Pittsburgh review score based on 198 family reviews

7.9
Review score64 facilities198 ReviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 64 Pittsburgh assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pittsburgh review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Pittsburgh review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Pittsburgh, PA64 facilities
7.8
Mount Oliver, PA61 facilities
7.8
Millvale, PA57 facilities

Review subcategories for Pittsburgh assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 198 reviews of 64 Pittsburgh assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pittsburgh resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Pittsburgh, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Pittsburgh assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pittsburgh assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pittsburgh, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Pittsburgh assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Pittsburgh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pittsburgh, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.8%
50.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
32.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
53.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pittsburgh assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Pittsburgh Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pittsburgh, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.4%
50%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
30.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
13%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pittsburgh assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pittsburgh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pittsburgh, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.6%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Pittsburgh assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pittsburgh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pittsburgh, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
29%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
33%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pittsburgh assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Pittsburgh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pittsburgh, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.8%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
35%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
44.5%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
26.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
43.1%
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State regulations for Assisted Living in Pittsburgh

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations will help you understand how Assisted Living communities in Pittsburgh protect seniors.

Research services for seniors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Pittsburgh is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation in certain neighborhoods. Transit options in Pittsburgh include bus, light rail, incline, and paratransit services. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Pittsburgh has robust biking infrastructure and is fairly walkable.

Pittsburgh offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including UPMC Passavant and St. Clair Hospital.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is home to a vibrant and diverse culture. Artistic and creative seniors can spend the day admiring artwork at The Carnegie Museum of Art and The Andy Warhol Museum of Pittsburgh. History buffs will be inspired by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History — filled with dinosaur exhibits and Native American artifacts. For those that would like to reconnect with nature, there is also the Phipps Conservatory that overflows with exotic plants and lush gardens.

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Atria McCandless, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Juniper Village at Forest Hills are the top rated assisted living facilities near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 64 assisted living facilities near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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