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Photo of Brookdale Mt. Lebanon
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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59 reviews
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The friendliness of the staff and care services gets a 5+. [name removed], the director, is dedicated, hard working, compassionate, and kind and leads by example. Everyone from the folks who work at the...
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.
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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Photo of Ashton Commons
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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10 reviews
9.5
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10 reviews
5 star
70%
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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
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 The Commons at Stonebrook Village
77 Photos available
9.4
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11 reviews
9.4
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11 reviews
5 star
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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
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.
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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9.4
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24 reviews
9.4
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24 reviews
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Depends on what your needs are. It's ok and most staff is very friendly and caring. We picked this community because of proximity to us and pricing was better at the time.
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. We offer apartment style living...
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Photo of South Hills Square Retirement Resort
1414 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.1
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13 reviews
9.1
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13 reviews
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It is a little pricey but it is super nice there. My mother absolutely loves it there. She adjusted right away. Everyone is very nice and helpful.
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.
South Hills Square, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is Now Open! South Hills Square will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.South Hills Square’s top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING...
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9.0
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24 reviews
9.0
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24 reviews
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I'd recommend to others. She is very happy there but gets frustrated over the annual cost increases. My Mom tries to see the good in every situation and does not complain about any drawbacks. Mom preferred...
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.
The Residence At Whitehall is South Hill's newest 55+ Retirement Community providing Independent Living and Personal Care. We are conveniently located on US-51 next to Baldwin High School adjacent to the Library. Living at The Residence at Whitehall means being a part of an active, vibrant...
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Photo of Terrace Place at Vincentian
1212 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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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
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.
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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Photo of Bethel Park
2020 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.4
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69 reviews
8.4
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69 reviews
5 star
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We love the staff there, they have been wonderful, especially [name removed]. The facilities are clean and well managed. The residents seem friendly and welcoming at Bethel Park.
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.
Bethel Park provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on lovely grounds in a charming suburb of Pittsburgh, you'll appreciate the scenic beauty of our facilities while appreciating the close proximity to one of the nation's most remarkable cities. Enjoy...
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Photo of Harmony at Harts Run
1010 Photos available
4747 Floor plans available
8.2
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14 reviews
8.2
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14 reviews
5 star
21%
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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
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 Heritage Valley Senior Living Community
99 Photos available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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The staff at Heritage Valley Senior Living are very helpful and accommodating for situations. It is a very flexible community and an all-around easy process.
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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Photo of Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park
77 Photos available
7.4
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30 reviews
7.4
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30 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Paramount Senior Living at Bethel Park and everything has been very good for her so far. It's been a good experience. Based on our experience, I would recommend this...
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.
Paramount Senior Living has been serving the older adult population for over 20 years. Paramount provides quality healthcare in an upscale environment. Paramount has a commitment to provide its residents excellence in service and to enrich their quality of life. Bethel Park is licensed for 125...
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Photo of The Sheridan at Bethel Park
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.0
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31 reviews
7.0
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31 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
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The Sheridan at Bethel Park is probably a very good assisted living care home. However, communication between the community and our family is not good. There's very little communication; they could do a...
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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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
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.
Photo of The Embassy of Asbury Heights
66 Photos available
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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
Photo of Asbury Heights Independent Living
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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.
For more than a century, Asbury Heights has been a leading continuing care retirement community with a focus on improving the lives of older adults in southwestern Pennsylvania. Through its Living Well at Asbury initiative, older adults receive the benefits of evidence-based practices combined...
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
The Gardens of Lincoln Court welcomes you to a lifestyle that is engaging, comfortable and secure. Our family owned and operated community is just the right size to create a sense of neighborhood, while offering a wide range of services that give you the freedom to focus on the life you enjoy. ...

Cost of independent living in Allegheny County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Allegheny County is $5,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgewood, PA with an average of $5,720 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegheny County, PA vs. nearby counties

Allegheny County, PA
$5,785/mo
$5,785/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegheny County, PA vs. the state and national average

Allegheny County, PA
$5,785/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegheny County vs. other types of senior living

$5,865/mo
Independent Living
$5,785/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Allegheny County, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,778/mo
Studio
$4,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,454/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,368/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Allegheny County over time

Allegheny County, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Allegheny County

Recent reviews for independent living in Allegheny County

The Residence at Bethel Park

5.0
Mom enjoys the wildlife: deer, rabbits, squirrel, chipmunks,etc. It's like being home. Very good food at reasonable price for guests. Custodial staff cleans room 1x per week. Mom very appreciate. No oven or stove in apartment which is good idea. Reduces fire hazard. Wide variety of ...
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Tapestry Senior Living Moon Township in Coraopolis, PA

4.1
Value is a tough one. Tapestry is costly but it is nice. As you know, the level of care determines the monthly cost. My mother likes it very much. The food choices and quality could be better, she tells me. The facility is bright & airy. The activities are many. The staff is very kind, willing ...
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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.

Allegheny County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allegheny County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allegheny County, 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 Allegheny County 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 Allegheny County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Allegheny County 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 Allegheny County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allegheny County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allegheny County 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 Allegheny County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allegheny County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
47.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
46.1%
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The Residence at Bethel Park, Brookdale Mt. Lebanon and Ashton Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

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