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Ridgecrest

8870 Duncan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Review for Ridgecrest of McCandless

I couldn't be more pleased with McCandless of Ridgecrest. My loved one fought going there tooth & nail. The staff assured me that she would change her attitude in a few months. It took a little longer to adjust but she has made friends & has 2 besties that she pals around with. Participates in activities and has had dramatic improvements in her cognitive and physical abilities. I can't express how grateful I am for the care she receives.

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Ridgecrest

About the facility

Ridgecrest is a vibrant senior living residence designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle and experience greater well-being. Conveniently located between McCandless Crossing and McIntyre Square.

Ridgecrest offers spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a kitchenette featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. Residents enjoy amenities including multiple on-site dining venues, an indoor heated pool, fitness center, movie theater, salon and spa, art studio and billiards room. Outdoors, there are a variety of welcoming spaces such as a courtyard, covered patio, bocce ball court, putting green and walking paths.

A robust calendar of events provides daily opportunities for fitness, fun, creativity and connection. The cooking, cleaning, maintenance and driving are taken care of by a dedicated associates, so you can spend your time how you choose. Discreet personal care is available 24/7.

For people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Ridgecrest offers a forward-thinking approach to memory care. Residents benefit from engagement, social connection and exercise in a secure, thoughtfully designed space with specially trained caregivers.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

Ridgecrest

Pricing

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*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Swimming Pool
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Bible Study Group
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Book Club

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8870 Duncan Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Care types offered

2

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Reviews

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9.1 out of 10
Review Score55 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored Ridgecrest with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ridgecrest has 55 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 22, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Ridgecrest of McCandless

I couldn't be more pleased with McCandless of Ridgecrest. My loved one fought going there tooth & nail. The staff assured me that she would change her attitude in a few months. It took a little longer to adjust but she has made friends & has 2 besties that she pals around with. Participates in activities and has had dramatic improvements in her cognitive and physical abilities. I can't express how grateful I am for the care she receives.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 8, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Ridgecrest of McCandless

Shout out to all the med techs and aides for all their hard work and they keep smiling during the tough days!! Also Sheri at Happy Hour and Sat with my Mom at dinner to make sure she had broiled not sauces healthy dinner. Also all the ladies at the bistro. They rock. Also Sharif was excellent to us as well as Chef David helping us find and open the pool during our first swim. The facility is so clean and bright.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 29, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Quality care

The caring staff, overall facility quality, and programs are what made this experience so positive.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 26, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Excellent facility and staff

The room is very nice. The entire facility is very impressive. Many amenities for the residents. Staff very friendly.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Ridgecrest of McCandless

We are very pleased with Ridgecrest McCandless. It's obviously a lovely place. My sister has received excellent care. Her condition deteriorated rapidly and she was provided with excellent care that kept up with her difficulties. At one point she was referred by doctors to a "skilled nursing" facility. We took her back to Ridgecrest as the care was superior. The activities are fabulous. They bring in all sorts of musical talent, have parties etc. They take guests into Pittsburgh for cultural events. We interviewed a lot of places and found Ridgecrest the best for our needs.

Brian D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Ridgecrest: If I was old enough to live there I would

All the staff I've met have been very accommodating for my mom. She talks about them by name almost like they are friends. Ridgecrest always has something going on. My mom has been enjoying (and winning) bingo. Most importantly she has in house OT and PT and her strength and mobility have greatly increased. As far as the food goes, I haven't eaten there yet, but every week there are multiple options on the menu that I actually want. I think they eat better than I do.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 23, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Great facility, terrible food

GD

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 18, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Right Place, Right Time

I'm sure others were nothing short of friendly, helpful, & informative. My only issue was at the end when I was trying to close things up after.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Fabulous facility for your loved one.

I was very pleased with the facility. It was very modern & clean. Lots of activities & meal choices for the residents. The apartment my mom has is very large with a balcony. She is adjusting very well. The staff are all very friendly & keep my brother & I updated on any concerns. All in all a great experience we had choosing this place.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 12, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great fit for my friend

Everyone is very friendly. There has been a bit of turnover, but things seem to be running smoothly. Once I had to ask for my friend's apt. be cleaned, it had been a while. They were right on it. The most negative thing I have heard is that the food could be better. Overall, this is the best place for my friend to be.

John M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great Community!!!

We toured many communities in the area and fell in love with Ridgecrest. The staff are all so friendly, it's new, it's clean and they have a ton of activities for my mom. She is living her best life. We love seeing her thrive!! They have been able to help her with all of her care needs as well. We have a great peace of mind knowing that she is being taking care of so well. I highly recommend this community.

DEB

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 8, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Ridgecrest McCandless Review

I do not recommend Ridgecrest McCandless. Although the amenities are very nice we have not had a positive experience with the level of care and services being provided. At the time of this response, and in my opinion,, Ridgecrest McCandless has not honored our agreement, Legend Senior Living core values, philosophy of care, and pillars of practice. They have not honored our parents preferences for care, and/or provided the care and services with empathy, dignity, respect of self, privacy, choice of care, and the personal interest of our parents.

ronmcb

Assisted Living

Resident/client

April 1, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Pleasant

Ridgecrest of Cranberry is clean, quiet. The staff are very accommodating. I do like happy hour before dinner. Two meals a day are provided. Menu choices are available. Maid service is once a week. Provide clean sheets and the maid changes them. I’m on the 1st floor. Garage access is down the hall. No steps. On warm days my patio is a nice place to read and relax. Any negatives? Apartment living having to hear neighbors. Community living is a process. I’m living here as independent living.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Our Family's Experience at Ridgecrest

value for cost is terribly difficult to answer. It costs a lot each month but i have few complaints. The staff is kind and attentive and available to do whatever needs done. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 27, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Ridgecrest

It's a clean, beautiful facility with a lot of activities. The staff really takes good care of the residents. The residents seem very engaged and happy with their living situation. It's really expensive but a nice place.

N.M.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 21, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Ridgecrest

I am so thankful for A Place for Mom. They helped me find the perfect place for my mother. Ridgecrest formerly Atria fits all of my mother's needs and wants. She still has her independence but people are there to look after her at the same time. They are great people. They seem to genuinely care, as if they were all family.

James H

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Very bright, clean and modern.

My mom is very happy here. The facility really is beautiful, with a heated in-door swimming pool, a bar with a happy hour every evening and a central courtyard. Really like a high-end apartment but with assisted living. My mom does not need a lot of care yet but services can be stepped up as needed without moving her to another room.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 10, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A nice community

Overall we have been pleased with Ridgecrest formerly Atria. My mom is as happy there as she could be without being in her own home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.

Karen M

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 23, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Beautiful facility, excellent staff

My father had an excellent time at Ashton Commons. The staff was exceptional and made sure that he connected with the other residents and was engaged in multiple activities each day.

Michael

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 21, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for Ridgecrest

I did recommend a good friend for their mom who is there now for a little over a month experiencing the same deficiencies. There were great sales presentation of services on front end. We picked this community because of the eficiencies providing the services promised, ie: laundry / apt. cleaning

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Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Pennsylvania’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Pennsylvania’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgecrest

  • Ridgecrest offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (412) 536-7001 to reach a resident at Ridgecrest.

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