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10 Assisted Living Facilities near Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh area offers a wealth of care options for seniors. But with 64 assisted living facilities inside a 10-mile radius radius of downtown, finding assisted living near you isn’t the hard part — it’s knowing how to choose the best option for your loved one based on their unique needs.
We’re here to help simplify that process. We’ve drawn from our years of senior living experience, proprietary data, and 14,000 network partners to create this detailed guide to Pittsburgh assisted living. You’ll find the best senior living options within the Pittsburgh area, and you can browse based on what’s important to you: dining, staff, affordability, or a number of other features. Plus, you’ll see details about payment options, regulations, Pittsburgh-area resources for seniors, and more.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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: This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type"
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: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: QA. This text is coming from CMS under the post type "Care Types > care type". 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 cost of Assisted Living starts at $957 a month in Pittsburgh, and the price builds from there based on the floor plan, amenities, and services that families choose. Costs also vary by location because real estate and personnel costs fluctuate by city and state throughout the U.S.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Pittsburgh.
Private income options in Pennsylvania
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VA benefits in Pennsylvania
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Medicare and Medicaid in Pennsylvania
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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
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
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%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
55.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.9%
29.1%
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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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
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%
30.5%
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%
35.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
44.4%
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.
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