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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Squirrel Hill, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Squirrel Hill area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Squirrel Hill. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 56 independent living facilities in Squirrel Hill, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Good for the price staff extremely helpful. Not generally a "nice" place as I've seen from some of the really expensive places. That being said they've been perfect for my mum so far. Yes we would recommend...
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.
Greystone Country Estates has been in business providing quality care for over 20 years. We are located in Fredonia Pennsylvania, 12 miles outside of Greenville Pennsylvania, and 12 miles north of Grove City. In our beautiful country setting you will be able to relax and enjoy your time here. We...
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The building and grounds are very well maintained. Common areas comfortable clean and well equipped. Staff is very attentive to ensure the residents maintenance requests are completed and the weekly...
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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Only shortcoming in transition was that residents' orientation was not detailed, relied on new resident reading handbook prior to move in. Also, initial review was during chaotic period of actual move,...
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.
For more than 100 years, St. John Communityhas helped seniors thrive spiritually, emotionally,intellectually and physically. Through our vibrantcontinuing care community, our goal is to help you live life to the fullest—with the respect, love and the compassion you deserve.Explore what this...
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What I like the most about Atria at Cranberry Woods is their private rooms with showers and security. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Now open in Cranberry Township, Atria at Cranberry Woods is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. With convenient access to Cranberry Commons, the community will offer what you are looking for in your next...
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My mother was apprehensive about moving to assisted living but Ashron Commons was very accommodating and help put all of us at ease. They answered all our questions and responded quickly to any concerns. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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We are very pleased with Harmony, it is beautiful.The only problem is what it is everywhere, short staffed. There has been a lot of turnover since we moved our aunt in, but she is happy & has adjusted well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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The dining room is clean. If you need to place your loved one in a place, this is worth the money. My loved one is in a private room, the staff take care of the meals, my loved's one laundry, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Country Manor Assisted living is situated in the borough on the east bank of the Allegheny River, in beautiful Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Our Senior community is second to none at providing the best quality care for your loved one. Here at Country Manor we recognize the importance and emotions...
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They were missing a housekeeper so it is a little hard for them to keep up with the cleanliness of the community. All the staff were good about introducing themselves when I first moved. I do think Amity...
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.
Amity Slippery Rock Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Slippery Rock, PA. Slippery Rock is located in Butler County, home to about 3,600 people, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and North Country Brewing Company. Residents will enjoy frequenting the small shops and...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Shelbourne Personal Care and the overall experience at this facility has been very good. My loved one seems to like the staff and also enjoys the activities, but does...
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.
Shelbourne Personal Care provides the highest level of quality care to our residents in a relaxed, home-like environment. Our staff is always available 24-hours a day to assist with any needs that your loved one might have. At Shelbourne Personal Care, our team of professional staff works around...
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I would highly recommend for people to go to The Waters at Wexford, per all my ratings above. They have good people who work there. They know what they're doing, and everyone is friendly. They take good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Waters of WexfordA NEW SENIOR COMMUNITYThe Waters of Wexford is now open and accepting residents. The community features 143 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building. Residents can experience a full service restaurant, café, salon and wellbeing studio. With wellbeing at...
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I like this community for good care. The staff is very nice and helpful. This is a very clean community. The meals are appealing and he is pleased with the nice variety. They do offer activities for the...
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.
Let us help when help can't be fully provided at home, but skilled care isn't needed. With Personal Care the daily responsibilities can be left to trained caregivers, and quality time can be spent between the residents and their family members. Family members can know their loved one is safe and...
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The staff here is great and very informative. My loved on is getting around great. My loved one did express that she felt that there were not enough people that were on her level and that she could talk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Rhodes Estates is a senior living community in New Castle, PA. Our amenities are close to a river and a park, both of which contribute to the tranquility that makes our center a paradise to both the visitors and senior residents. We have the goal to promote the quality of life for people with...
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Wonderful place to live. Employees are very nice and residents are too. Very clean and great meals. Plenty of activities to keep everyone busy.
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.
Life is a celebration at Loyalhanna Senior Suites! In addition to independent living, we offer personal care. Loyalhanna's customized approach to care ensures that each resident maintains as much independence as possible yet receives assistance as needed. We go beyond person-centered care to make...
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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Everyone at Melody Manor has been great. How they work with my dad and take a personal interest has made a very difficult thing to do, a little easier. Melody Manor is very clean.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Melody Manor Personal Care Home was started 27 years ago and has been family owned and operated since then. We are a 43 bed facility offering semi-private and private rooms. Each room is decorated in a style that offers warmth and comfort. We have trained and qualified staff members that work...
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The staff at Meadow Lake is friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer daily activities as well as some outings. They keep the community clean and I would recommend it.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Squirrel Hill, PA
The average cost of senior living in Squirrel Hill is $6,027 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Strattanville, PA with an average of $2,440 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Squirrel Hill
Recent reviews for independent living in Squirrel Hill
The Waters of Wexford in Warrendale, PA
4.1
It's expensivve but worth it. It is a very nice community and the staff is very friendly. Overall, it has been a goed experience.
St John Community, a CCRC in Mars, PA
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at St John Community and the overall experience has been good so far. The overall care of my loved one and everything else has been good and I am very satisfied. I would recommend St John Community to others.
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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Squirrel Hill independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Squirrel Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Squirrel Hill, 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 Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
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Availability of select dining options in Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Squirrel Hill, PANational
Activity director
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25.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
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27.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Greystone Country Estates, The Commons at Stonebrook Village and St John Community, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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