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Photo of Harmony at Harts Run
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4747 Floor plans available
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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.
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Photo of Chartiers Bend Retirement Resort
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We are very impressed with this community! My father lives there and couldn’t be happier. Everyone is so nice, the food is delicious & he felt right at home on day 1. The staff are wonderful & always...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Chartiers Bend, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Chartiers Bend’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in comfort and luxury with one...
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22 Floor plans available
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.If you’re looking for fun and freedom in senior living, come see if our senior living community, with both independent living and personal care home, is the right fit for you. Located in Southern Hills just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, here...
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It had minimal support, but the right amount of support for my father in law. He offered daily dinners. He has a room with a microwave, small fridge, and sink which is appropriate for his skill level. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Commons at Stonebrook Villageoffers an active lifestyle for individuals55 and over. We provide a warm, friendlyatmosphere with no buy-in fees orlong-term leases, where our staff gets toknow each of our residents and can helpthem to Live an Abundant Life®.The Commons at Stonebrook Village is...
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9.1
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Make sure families get all the details regarding any additional costs related to services upfront and before you move in. Have them explain to the families who you contact for different questions whether it...
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 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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Terrace Place is both welcoming and friendly. The staff is very caring and made the transition to apartment-living so much easier for my dad. The staff ensures residents are introduced to one another and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
WELCOME, NEIGHBOR!Introducing Terrace Place at Vincentian, an active, independent living senior community for adults 55+ welcoming residents since April 2019. Surprisingly priced, Terrace Place offers luxury living without the extra cost!Conveniently located just minutes from abundant shopping...
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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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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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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I was looking for a place to move my Mom to from CA. From the first phone call to the tour I was pleased with the pleasant experience. After she moved in I was and still am happy we found Seneca hills. The...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Shaler, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shaler is $5,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkinsburg, PA with an average of $5,720 per month.

Independent living costs in Shaler, PA, vs. nearby cities

Shaler, PA
$5,963/mo
$5,863/mo

Independent living costs in Shaler, PA, vs. state and national averages

Shaler, PA
$5,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Shaler, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,986/mo
Independent Living
$5,963/mo

Independent living costs in Shaler, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,673/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,089/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Senior living costs in Shaler 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: Shaler, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaler, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,963/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,309/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,986/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Shaler, PA:$5,963/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Shaler, PA:$4,309/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Shaler, PA:$5,986/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Shaler, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shaler 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Shaler, PA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shaler 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
Shaler, PA$3,544/mo$3,215/mo+10.2%
Pennsylvania$3,160/mo$3,022/mo+4.6%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
Shaler, PA
2024 average cost:$3,544/mo
2023 average cost:$3,215/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$3,022/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shaler

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaler

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.

The Residence at Whitehall IL and PC in Pittsburgh, PA

4.1
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They communicate appropriately with family, no matter the time of day. We had a family holiday meal catered at the facility and the food was terrific! We will do it again. My brother has met many people he kn there and has also made some new friends. ...
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Terrace Place at Vincentian in Allison Park, PA

5.0
When trying to find a place for my mother the search was a bit of a downer and all of the places we found just seemed dark and depressing. Until we visited Vicentian Terrace Place. It was bright and just seem more upbeat than anywhere we had been. The apartments were beautiful and the staff was ...
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Shaler independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaler independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Shaler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaler independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Shaler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaler, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaler independent 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 independent living communities in Shaler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaler, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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