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Alzheimer’s care in South Fayette incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Fayette memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Fayette, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Celebration Villa of Lakemont Farms
33 Photos available
8.2
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58 reviews
8.2
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58 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
33%
3 star
17%
2 star
12%
1 star
17%
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Staff pretty good activities my sister doesn't do any of them! Food average judging what my sister has told me plus she eats in room a lot. The staff especially head nurse keeps me informed how my sister is...
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.
Located in charming Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, our senior living community offers residents a warm, relaxing environment, engaged and friendly staff, and personalized care. We offer a secured memory care unit as well. At Celebration Villa of Lakemont Farms in Bridgeville, we treat residents like...
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9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
21%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
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15%
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The admission process was seamless. The facility is very well staffed with competent people and the amenities are great. I have been a Director of Nursing in the geriatric field for most of my 50 year...
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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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at South Hills
55 Photos available
9.4
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27 reviews
9.4
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27 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
30%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
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The staff there is wonderful the employees the manager's everything about that place is awesome. My parents are doing so much better there. I feel so much better and more at peace so I don't have to worry so...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. We offer apartment style living...
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Photo of Whitetail Springs Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
7%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
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It is by far the nicest home I've been in. The staff is great! The rooms are large. Outside areas the residents have access to without asking permission. It is the nicest home I've been in by far. The staff...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Whitetail Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a designated 'Stand Alone' Memory Care located right in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Conveniently located in Whitehall borough, Whitetail Springs offers your loved one all the benefits of home in a safe, secure & welcoming...
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1111 Photos available
9.1
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49 reviews
9.1
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49 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
29%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
10%
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My experience with my parents at Tapestry. Excellent!!! I would recommend it to everyone. Might even go there in the future, For myself.
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.
AT MOON TOWNSHIP, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUTapestry Senior Living knows that you are a unique person with a rich story. You have particular wants and needs — that doesn’t change whether you live in a house, memory care neighborhood, assisted living apartment, treehouse or igloo. The great news for...
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9.1
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71 reviews
9.1
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71 reviews
5 star
40%
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28%
3 star
18%
2 star
4%
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The experience we had in the eight months my sister was a resident was top notch, from the administrator to the "blue angels" as my sister called her caregivers, to [name removed] the building maintenance...
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.
At The Pines of Mount Lebanon we balance the unique small-town persona of Mt. Lebanon with the active qualities of city living. Our Senior Living and Memory Care communities enjoy the fusion of both in all aspects of the lifestyle and community experience. Our gorgeous outdoor floral gardens and...
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Photo of Overlook Green Senior Living
1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
82 reviews
9.0
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82 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
22%
3 star
21%
2 star
2%
1 star
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We placed a not-very-close relative there in memory care. Everybody we’ve seen is nice, it seems clean, and they have good activities. Food seems good. Cheerful decor. We recently had to take him for a...
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.
We welcome you to find out more about our community, which centers on a commitment to individual needs. Our goal is to celebrate your independence and, at the same time, provide the amount of daily assistance that you require. All this happens in an atmosphere that is specially designed for your...
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Photo of Artis Senior Living of South Hills
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
8%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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The facility has a great outdoor area that residents can access without escorts. It is set up as different neighborhoods on one floor which completes a circle. This makes it less confusing for residents...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For personalized memory care services, you are in great hands with Artis of South Hills. The Artis Way empowers residents with their own individual preferences and passions as we ensure that your care is personalized and adaptive to your loved one’s uniqueness. From our purpose-built interiors...
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Photo of Juniper Village at South Hills
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
36 reviews
8.5
Review score
36 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
22%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
1 star
6%
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Overall staff is great and professional especially in the memory care unit. The facility itself continues to improve the atmosphere and environment for all patients. I particularly enjoyed seeing the new...
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care in a beautiful home-like environment. Guided by our mission statement, Juniper Village of South Hills offers families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Bethel Park
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
32 reviews
8.5
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32 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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I would recommend the Sheridan the staff worked with us and were very welcoming. We were given $[removed] off for the first year more than the others we visited!
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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Photo of Sunrise of Upper St. Clair
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
57 reviews
8.2
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57 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
42%
3 star
12%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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The staff is always very helpful and friendly and I especially am pleased with the care and dignity that they always display to 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.
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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Photo of Asbury Heights
1010 Photos available
8.2
Review score
11 reviews
8.2
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11 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
55%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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I chose Asbury because it is close to my home, has spacious rooms with tall windows looking out at the nice grounds, a cheery bright dining room, lovely outside areas to sit and enjoy the weather and other...
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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults. Located in the Mt. Lebanon suburb of Pittsburgh on a campus spanning 27 acres, we are well known for our...
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Photo of Heritage Valley Senior Living Community
99 Photos available
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
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We had a history with the facility- my parents had stayed there for years under the prior management. My brothers stay at Heritage was abruptly shorter than planned due to health complications. The staff...
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.
Heritage Valley Senior Living Community is located in the beautiful McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. This Community offers a personal care residence, a memory care neighborhood, and independent living for seniors; allowing seniors to transition to different levels of service on one campus. Our goal...
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Photo of Norbert Personal Care
88 Photos available
8.0
Review score
17 reviews
8.0
Review score
17 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
35%
3 star
18%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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My mother has been resident for 6 months. The staff go above and beyond! Very caring and supportive! The facility is exceptionally clean with great food and activities. Nothing is ever a problem to them. I...
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.
We are a locally owned facility providing Personal Care Services for over 37 Years. At Norbert Personal Care, we provide personal care and elderly care services to our residents.At Norbert Personal Care, we believe that trust is truly the foundation of a strong family. We understand that one of...
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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park
77 Photos available
7.8
Review score
33 reviews
7.8
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33 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
30%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
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15%
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The admission was amazingly fast, as it was needed. The routine of getting the completely dependent patient out of bed for every meal was good. The staffing at times was not optimal but the care was better...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. Bethel Park is licensed for 125...
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Photo of Friendship Village - South Hills a CCRC
66 Photos available
2.0
Review score
6 reviews
2.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
33%
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My mother received wonderful care at Friendship Village Rehab/Nursing Center after her car accident. She was very depressed and injured. The therapists had her laughing and smiling on day one. For that, I...
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.
Friendship Village of South Hills, a continuing care retirement community located in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania. Celebrating our 35 year of enriching the lives of seniors, Friendship Village of South Hills has recently achieved "Certified Center for Successful Aging" status. We are one of...
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7.1
Review score
6 reviews
7.1
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6 reviews
5 star
33%
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33%
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0%
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17%
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Facility is very clean and well maintained. There are frequent activities offered and the dining experience offers a variety of food options along with daily specials and there is a bistro the has drinks and...
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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5 star
27%
4 star
18%
3 star
9%
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in South Fayette, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Fayette is $6,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Houston, PA with an average of $5,639 per month.

Memory care costs in South Fayette, PA, vs. nearby cities

South Fayette, PA
$6,030/mo

Memory care costs in South Fayette, PA, vs. state and national averages

South Fayette, PA
$6,030/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in South Fayette, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,030/mo

Memory care costs in South Fayette, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,752/mo
Studio
$5,585/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,041/mo

Senior living costs in South Fayette vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Fayette, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Fayette, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,030/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,503/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$6,190/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
South Fayette, PA:$6,030/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
South Fayette, PA:$4,503/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
South Fayette, PA:$6,190/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in South Fayette, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Fayette and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

South Fayette, PAPA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in South Fayette, PA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Fayette have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Fayette, PA$6,708/mo$5,743/mo+16.8%
Pennsylvania$6,647/mo$6,175/mo+7.7%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
South Fayette, PA
2024 average cost:$6,708/mo
2023 average cost:$5,743/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$6,647/mo
2023 average cost:$6,175/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 memory care in South Fayette

Recent reviews for memory care in South Fayette

Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry in Mars, PA

4.0
My loved one was at Paramount at Cranberry on hospice for a brief time after a medical decline. They were a bright spot for our family during a very dark time.

Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA

5.0
Great place for a loved one, the nurses are very attentive and caring!

Sunrise of McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA

4.0
I feel that they are doing a great job with mom. The whole family feels that this community has brought life back into mom. Mom has become the natural social butterfly since coming here. The staff is very attentive and accommodating to mom.

South Fayette review score based on 182 family reviews

8.2
Review score19 facilities182 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 182 reviews of 19 South Fayette memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Fayette review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

South Fayette review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Fayette, PA19 facilities
8.1
Bridgeville, PA21 facilities
7.8
Cecil-Bishop, PA13 facilities

Review subcategories for South Fayette memory care

When memory care 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 182 reviews of 19 South Fayette memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Fayette resident and family memory care 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.
South Fayette, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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South Fayette memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Fayette memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Fayette, 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 South Fayette memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Fayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
78.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
89.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
73.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
89.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Fayette memory care

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 South Fayette Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
89.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
94.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Fayette memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Fayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
47.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
84.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
78.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
57.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Fayette memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
78.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
63.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Fayette memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Fayette, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
89.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
73.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
89.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
78.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
84.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
84.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
73.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Fayette

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Fayette protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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