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My brother is now living at the Gracious Living Personal Care Home. He enjoys the location (he has many connections to Pittsburgh, and Gracious Living is conveniently located), and is well taken care of by...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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
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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.
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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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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.
Cambridge Brentwood is “Pittsburgh’s Best Value in Senior Living”.  Cambridge is committed to providing the highest quality care at the most affordable price.  With Cambridge, you never have to worry about unpredictable monthly bills or extra charges because we offer a simple...
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Cost of assisted living in South Fayette, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Fayette is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hills, PA with an average of $3,566 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Fayette, PA vs. nearby cities

South Fayette, PA
$4,477/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Fayette, PA vs. the state and national average

South Fayette, PA
$4,477/mo
U.S. national average
$4,619/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Fayette vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,477/mo
$5,978/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Fayette, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,709/mo
Studio
$5,341/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,861/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Fayette over time

South Fayette, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Fayette, 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 South Fayette.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Fayette

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Fayette

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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South Fayette review score based on 138 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 29 South Fayette assisted living 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 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

South Fayette review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
South Fayette, PA29 facilities
7.6
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7.5
Cecil-Bishop, PA28 facilities

Review subcategories for South Fayette 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 138 reviews of 29 South Fayette assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Fayette 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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South Fayette assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Fayette assisted living 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 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 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
69%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
69%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
89.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Fayette 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 South Fayette Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Fayette 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 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
27.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
62.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Fayette 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 South Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Fayette, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Fayette 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 South Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Fayette

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 South Fayette protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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